Increasing cases of respiratory illness across central Pennsylvania prompted at least one hospital system to revisit its masking policy, urging visitors to mask up to prevent further spread.

UPMC said that patients visitors, support persons, and staff will be required to wear masks in patient care areas.

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the largest hospital systems in the United States, is reinstating ...

The HCMC Department of Health is urging everyone visiting medical facilities to wear masks as a precaution during an ongoing ...

To reduce the odds of catching the flu and colds, experts say consider tried-and-true prevention methods like hand washing and mask wearing.

Low vaccination rates may also be contributing to this year’s sick season. As of late January, U.S. vaccine uptake was well ...

Laboratory-confirmed influenza cases jumped from about 500 at the beginning of December to more than 9,500 at the beginning of February.

People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For ...