Masking Guidelines
Updated May 26, 2023
In accordance with government regulations, masking is now optional for patients without respiratory symptoms, with some important exceptions, in all Penn Medicine facilities. The exceptions are outlined below.
Patients who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days or who have symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, sore throat, nasal congestion) must wear a mask.
Visitors who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days or who have symptoms of COVID-19 are not allowed to enter any facility, even with a mask.
Masking is required for patients and visitors age 2 and older in:
- Emergency department and urgent care waiting rooms
- Dedicated oncology, radiation oncology, and transplant clinics
- Infusion centers
We encourage patients who are immunocompromised to continue to wear masks in all of our facilities. If you would like your healthcare team to wear masks, you can request for them to do so.