In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) revised recommendations issued September 23rd, Pella Regional Health Center is removing the mask requirement for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, regardless of vaccination status. This change is effective today, September 27th.

Out of respect for patients and staff, masks are strongly encouraged for those with symptoms of an infectious disease such as cough, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell.

“Pella Regional Health Center remains committed to providing a family-centered care environment and we continue to follow strict cleaning protocols. We also offer hand sanitizer and mask stations throughout our facility for patient, visitor, and staff use. We continue to monitor COVID-19 community spread as defined by CDC and in the event that community transmission levels are high, we may need to reinstate masking requirements. Should the guidance change, we will revise the restrictions accordingly,” Pella Regional shared in a statement.