Tufts Medicine is making it mandatory for all healthcare workers to wear masks in patient care areas starting Monday, December 23, 2024. This includes doctors, nurses, housekeeping and food service staff. Masks are required in patient rooms, care areas and when providing face-to-face community-based care.
Patients and visitors are also encouraged to wear masks, but it is not required, especially in patient rooms.
If you’re feeling sick, have a cough, fever or cold, please wait until you’re feeling better before visiting someone in our hospital or hospice. This helps keep your loved one and others safe. Thank you for understanding!
Feeling sick or been around someone with COVID-19? It's a good idea to get tested. You can pop by a pharmacy for an at-home test, talk to your doctor or visit an urgent care or emergency department.
Don't worry about symptoms, we've got your back! We'll make sure you get the right antiviral treatment based on the national guidelines. Just give your doctor a ring, or if you need help right away, head over to the nearest emergency department or urgent care.
If you want to avoid any complications from COVID-19, make sure to get a vaccine every year. Even kids as young as 6 months can get vaccinated. If you've got any questions or worries, talk to your doctor. They can give you advice on what's best for you.