HCMH keeping masking requirement
Adam Duffy (center) of Humboldt rode his bike through colored powder sprayed in his path as he participated in the annual color/run walk held on May 1 at the high school grounds. The event is led by Humboldt County Memorial Hospital to raise funds to support mental health and suicide awareness. Independent photo. To buy this photo and more, visit our photo gallery at www.humboldtnews.com.
By KENT THOMPSON
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) Chief Executive Officer Michelle Sleiter said while no new COVID cases have been reported in Humboldt County during the past 10 days, HCMH will continue to require masks for all public spaces in the hospital.
“While many hospitals and clinics are loosening their masking requirements, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital will continue to mandate masks and screening for all staff, patients and visitors within the public/common spaces of our hospital. As of today (Monday, May 2) the guidance from our regulatory bodies, Medicare and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), continue to require masking for all individuals within the public spaces of the hospital. Having a nursing home within the hospital does create additional regulations that a hospital or clinic without a nursing home may not have,” Sleiter said.
It was reported that 400 people signed up for the walk/run around Humboldt High School Sunday to raise funds for mental health. See more hospital information and photos from the event in this week's Humboldt Independent.
