Eastern Health is now providing procedure masks to anyone entering a healthcare facility.
The masks, similar to a surgical mask, provide a barrier to help prevent the wearer from spreading respiratory infection to others.
The initiative, according to Eastern Health, is based on current evidence.
It says while there is no evidence to support the use of a procedure mask to protect people in the general public, healthcare settings are different and the risk of transmission could be higher.
The public will continue to be screened when entering Eastern Health facilities.