St. Luke’s University Health Network has relaxed its requirements for the wearing of face masks at its hospitals and other facilities in Pennsylvania.

• The wearing of face masks is optional for vaccinated staff unless they are providing direct patient care. Optional face-mask wearing areas include: charting areas, nurse stations, corridors, cafeteria, lobbies, offices, meetings and lectures.

• The wearing of face masks is optional for vaccinated patients for the duration of their stay and-or visit in inpatient and outpatient facilities.

• The wearing of face masks is optional for visitors who are vaccinated for the duration of their visit in inpatient and outpatient facilities.

• The wearing of face masks is required for unvaccinated outpatients.

The St. Luke’s University Health Network updated visitor policy, updated March 8 is at: www.slhn.or