2026

Area Health Systems Require Masking for Patients With Flu-Like Symptoms Amid Regional Flu Surge

Hampton Roads is experiencing a significant increase in flu activity this season, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and regional health surveillance reports. In response, area hospitals and health care systems are reinforcing masking guidance and infection prevention measures across care settings to help protect patients, visitors, and staff from the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and RSV.