Mask mandates return for health care facilities in deep blue state
Health care workers in several Bay Area counties must wear masks indoors during flu and cold season
By Chris Pandolfo Fox News
Published October 12, 2024 1:27pm EDT
Mask mandates are returning for a limited time during cold and flu season in the heart of deep-blue California's San Francisco Bay Area.
With winter fast approaching, several Bay Area counties have recently issued health orders requiring that face makes be worn in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and other health care settings beginning on Nov. 1 and extending through either March 31 or April 30, 2025, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
The new mandates were put into effect to prevent the spread of the flu, COVID and other seasonal illnesses. The requirements only apply to health care workers except in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, which also require visitors to put on masks. Santa Clara is also requiring that patients mask up, according to the outlet.
Localities that have issued health orders include Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Napa counties.
Health care facilities that must abide by the orders include hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis centers and infusion centers.
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