Changes to the Hospital Mask-Wearing Policy
Since January 2020, patients have been asked to wear masks inside the hospital as part of
our universal masking policy. However, beginning Monday, May 11, 2026, the policy will
change as follows.
【From Monday, May 11, 2026】
(1) Patients and staff members may decide for themselves whether or not to wear a mask
inside the hospital.
(2) Patients with symptoms such as fever, cough, or runny nose may be asked to wear a
mask as instructed by a doctor. Please note that masks are not covered by health
insurance and are not provided free of charge.
(3) Staff members will wear masks and follow standard precautions when caring for
patients with suspected droplet-transmitted infections. Staff members with respiratory
symptoms will also wear masks.
(4) Universal masking (a policy requiring everyone inside the hospital to wear a mask) may
be reinstated without prior notice in the following situations:
– During outbreaks of infectious diseases (such as COVID-19 or influenza)
For infection control purposes, mask requirements in our hospital may change depending
on infection trends.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Updated; Monday, May 11, 2026.

Changes to the Hospital Mask-Wearing Policy
Since January 2020, patients have been asked to wear masks inside the hospital as part of
our universal masking policy. However, beginning Monday, May 11, 2026, the policy will
change as follows.
【From Monday, May 11, 2026】
(2) Patients and staff members may decide for themselves whether or not to wear a mask
inside the hospital.
(2) Patients with symptoms such as fever, cough, or runny nose may be asked to wear a
mask as instructed by a doctor. Please note that masks are not covered by health
insurance and are not provided free of charge.
(3) Staff members will wear masks and follow standard precautions when caring for
patients with suspected droplet-transmitted infections. Staff members with respiratory
symptoms will also wear masks.

(4) Universal masking (a policy requiring everyone inside the hospital to wear a mask) may
be reinstated without prior notice in the following situations:
– During outbreaks of infectious diseases (such as COVID-19 or influenza)
For infection control purposes, mask requirements in our hospital may change depending
on infection trends.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Updated; Monday, May 11, 2026.