A statement released By Dorset County Hospital: 1st July 2022
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FACE MASK GUIDANCE AT DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL**
Due to the rising numbers of COVID cases in the local community, we have reintroduced the mandatory wearing of face coverings for all visitors to Dorset County Hospital in all areas, both clinical and non-clinical, including outpatient areas.
Please enter the hospital buildings wearing a face covering, or take a surgical mask from the dispensers at main entrances.
We will keep you updated and let you know when it is safe to reduce infection control precautions again.
Thank you for your help in keeping our patients safe.
All our COVID guidance is available on our website at http://www.dchft.nhs.uk/patients…/coronavirus-information/