Brown Health to require masks at hospitals due to rise in flu cases

Starting Thursday, Dec. 18, Level 2 surgical masks must be worn by patients, staff and visitors during direct interactions.

Brown Health to require masks at hospitals starting Thursday, Dec. 18

As cases of respiratory viruses rise in Rhode Island, the state’s largest health system is requiring masks at its hospitals ...
The Vindicator

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Operating room staff should put on masks

DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I underwent breast cancer surgery at my local hospital. Imagine my surprise when I found several staff members who weren’t wearing masks in the operating room. Later I ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: How important is it for medical staff to wear a mask in the operating room?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I underwent breast cancer surgery at my local hospital. Imagine my surprise when I found several staff members who weren’t wearing masks in the operating room. Later I ...
Newsweek

COVID Mask Mandates Return to Hospitals in Five States

Hospitals across the U.S. are reinstating COVID-19 mask mandates as the JN.1 variant becomes the dominant strain spreading throughout the country. Mask mandates have long been controversial since they ...

Face masks required for accident and emergency visits

A hospital has asked people to wear face masks at its accident and emergency department. The Royal Surrey County Hospital in ...

N.J. hospitals ask visitors to mask up as winter viruses spread

“Respiratory virus season is here,” the health network warned in an Instagram post. “To ensure the safety and health of our patients, team members and visitors, you will be asked to wear a mask when ...