WILLMAR — Masking is now optional for residents, visitors and employees in Bethesda facilities, depending on the rate of coronavirus transmission in the county and the outbreak status of Bethesda locations.
The status could change at any time, without notice.
According to a news release from Bethesda, an outbreak is defined as a positive case of COVID-19 in a neighborhood resident or staff member in the past 14 days,
Staff and visitors are asked to respect residents’ wishes if they ask visitors or staff to wear masks.
Each area in Bethesda will have signs identifying the location’s status as “masking optional” or “please mask.” Staff and visitors are encouraged to be conscious of infection control measures at the facilities and at home.
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Do not visit if you have the following symptoms:
- Fever (over 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit)
- New cough
- New congestion/runny nose
- Fatigue
- Nausea/vomiting
- New shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Headache that is not typical/usual for you
- Muscle/body aches
- Diarrhea
- Loss of taste or smell
- Chills
Do not visit if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 10 days.
Visitors are asked to follow the masking recommendations for the area they are entering. If masks are recommended, wear a mask to enter the building, in the hallways, in common areas, and within 6 feet of residents or staff.
Visitors are permitted to remove masks in the personal room of the resident they are visiting, unless other residents or staff are present.
When masks are recommended, visits should take place in the resident’s room, outside or in a designated visitation area.
Bethesda also recommends that visitors stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.
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