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Some hospitals reinstating mask requirements amid rise in COVID (thehill.com)
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As COVID-19 and other respiratory infections rise across the country, some major health systems are bringing back mask requirements to stop the spread of infections.

This week, Mass General Brigham, the largest health system in Massachusetts, said it will require masking for health care staff who interact directly with patients in clinical care locations starting Jan. 2.

Patients and visitors will be “strongly encouraged” to wear a facility-issued mask. Masks will not be required for staff in hallways and common areas.

The health system in a statement said its policy is based on the percentage of patients presenting to emergency departments or outpatient clinics with symptoms of respiratory illness.

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[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 4 points 11 months ago

They never stopped being required here. Every single medical facility I end up needing to visit requires everyone to have a mask on. I don't know if it's forced by the state or just the hospital and doctor's offices own policy. It should stay that way forever.