Southwest Health Center Requires That Masks Be Worn

As Southwest Health in Platteville phases in additional in-person health care services beginning Wednesday, May 6^th, all patients will be required to bring a mask to wear. To provide a safe environment for everyone, patients will be briefly screened at hospital and clinic entrances, and cloth face coverings will be required. Because it is possible for people to have the coronavirus and not know it, wearing a cloth face covering helps prevent infection and reduces the spread of the disease. Southwest Health and other health agencies also recommend everyone wear a cloth mask in public settings.