HARTFORD, Conn. (WWLP) - Trinity Health of New England is recommending that staff, patients and visitors wear masks in their medical facilities. According to a news release from Trinity Health, the action is the result of recent increases in cases of upper respiratory tract illnesses in both their Massachusetts and Connecticut hospitals, clinics and medical offices. FDA proposes sweeping limits on nicotine in cigarettes This includes Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, Brightside for Families and Children, and Trinity Health of New England Medical Group offices. Masking is not required but is being suggested as a precaution to protect visitors, patients and staff from spreading and contracting respiratory viruses and other infectious diseases. Information from the CDC regarding masking as part of respiratory virus infections prevention and protection can be found here.