UNC Health Pardee Implements Temporary Masking Amid Measles and Respiratory Surge
By Marge | Published 2026-01-16T15:38:00.259Z
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UNC Health Pardee reinstates temporary masks at ER and Urgent Care locations due to rising measles and respiratory cases in Western North Carolina.
Hendersonville-- January 16, 2026: In response to a sharp rise in regional measles cases and seasonal respiratory illnesses, UNC Health Pardee has officially reinstated temporary masking requirements for all individuals entering its high-traffic care settings.Effective at 8:00 a.m. today, Friday, January 16, the new mandate applies to all teammates, patients, and visitors at the following locations:Pardee Emergency DepartmentAll Pardee Urgent Care locations (including Hendersonville, Brevard, a
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