Sentara Healthcare Drops Mask Requirement

(Woodbridge)- Sentara Healthcare, which operates Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, will no longer require masking in healthcare facilities. Effective today, patients, visitors and team members will no longer be required to wear a mask at all times within Sentara healthcare facilities. There are some exceptions including patients who are seeking treatment for a viral illness such as COVID-19 or the flu should continue to wear a mask to prevent spreading the virus to others. Masks will still be available to patients and visitors and healthcare professionals can still wear a mask if they choose to do so.