TidalHealth reinstates masking rules amid rise in respiratory illnesses

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood. Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly repairs. Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Delaware Bay at Lewes MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 15/10 PM 6.6 2.0 1.0 Minor 16/10 AM 4.9 0.2 1.0 None 16/11 PM 6.5 1.8 1.0 Minor 17/11 AM 4.9 0.2 1.0 None 17/11 PM 6.4 1.8 1.1 Minor 18/12 PM 4.8 0.2 0.8 None Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 15/09 PM 6.5 1.9 0.8 Minor 16/09 AM 5.0 0.4 0.9 None 16/09 PM 6.5 1.9 0.9 Minor 17/10 AM 5.1 0.5 1.0 None 17/10 PM 6.4 1.8 1.0 Minor 18/11 AM 5.0 0.4 0.9 None Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 15/09 PM 5.7 1.7 0.5 Minor 16/10 AM 4.0 0.0 0.5 None 16/10 PM 5.6 1.6 0.5 Minor 17/10 AM 4.0 0.0 0.6 None 17/11 PM 5.5 1.5 0.6 Minor 18/11 AM 4.0 0.0 0.5 None Cape May Harbor at Cape May MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 15/09 PM 7.0 1.9 0.7 Minor 16/10 AM 5.2 0.1 0.7 None 16/10 PM 6.8 1.7 0.6 Minor 17/10 AM 5.1 0.0 0.9 None 17/11 PM 6.8 1.7 0.8 Minor 18/11 AM 5.0 -0.1 0.8 None Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- -------- 15/09 PM 3.9 1.4 0.8 Minor 16/09 AM 2.6 0.1 0.4 None 16/09 PM 3.4 0.9 0.4 None 17/10 AM 2.7 0.2 0.4 None 17/10 PM 3.4 0.9 0.5 None 18/11 AM 2.8 0.3 0.5 None &&

SALISBURY, Md.- TidalHealth has reinstated temporary masking requirements at its hospitals and facilities due to a rise in COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and influenza cases across the region.

The policy applies to TidalHealth hospitals in Salisbury and Seaford, the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute in Salisbury and Ocean Pines, the Allen Cancer Center in Seaford, and TidalHealth McCready Pavilion in Crisfield.

Patients, visitors, and staff must wear masks in all patient rooms and patient-facing areas. Masks will be provided for those who do not have one.

“As case volumes continue to rise, we must take this precautionary step to protect everyone,” said Dr. Trudy Hall, TidalHealth’s chief medical officer. “The safety of our patients and visitors remains our top priority, and these measures are being implemented out of an abundance of caution.”

The masking requirement is effective immediately. However, masks are not required for general movement around TidalHealth facilities. The healthcare system says it will continue to monitor guidance from local and national health authorities.

TidalHealth also urges the public to practice good hand hygiene, stay home when sick, and consider receiving flu and COVID-19 vaccines to reduce the spread of illness.

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