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.

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

Along with flu, winter months are highs for the common cold, RSV and COVID-19 ... If you need to go outside or interact with others, a face mask, such as an N95 or KN95, can help reduce you ...

Cold and flu season is in full swing. As the months get colder and folks are indoors more often, these respiratory illnesses ...

UPMC is the first hospital chain in the region to require masks to be worn at all locations. According to a press release, ...

UPMC said it's bringing back masks to try and curb the spread of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, the flu and RSV.

The 2025 cold and flu season has arrived in Greater Cincinnati ... The best preventative measures include washing your hands, wearing a mask, and vaccinations. Health officials say it's important ...

(Mike Simms/CBC) Newfoundland and Labrador's top doctor says the ongoing cold ... mask to reduce your risk to other people," she said. A wide spectrum of viruses are battling our immune systems ...

While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity ... N95 or medical-grade mask to protect yourself ...

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- It is that time of the year when people are getting sick, but how do you know the difference between winter allergies and cold/flu-like ... feel sick wear masks, especially ...

Flu is a common and highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause a week's worth of miserable symptoms such as a fever, chills, cough ... wear a mask in crowded indoor places, and cover ...

Floridians have been pulling their winter jackets out of the closet recently — and while they're doing that, they might want to grab a mask ... cold weather.” But infections like the flu ...