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New York Post
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Yikes: Those idiotic mask mandates are back in NYC hospitals

Masks are required at all 11 city-run hospitals as cases of COVID, flu, and RSV rise
Research shows that masks have little to no impact on curbing the spread of flu and COVID-like illnesses [ more ]
Axios
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Hospitals revive mask mandates as respiratory viruses surge

Hospitals are reinstating mask mandates due to the spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 variant known as JN.1.
Confirmed flu cases are increasing alongside COVID-19 infections. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Amid January flu and COVID landscape, some hospitals are asking patients to mask up again

Some hospitals in Chicago are reinstating mask mandates due to an increase in flu cases.
Masking is a low-cost way to prevent transmission of respiratory viruses in healthcare settings. [ more ]
www.npr.org
8 months ago
Public health

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays

Respiratory illness levels in most U.S. states are currently considered high or very high, driven primarily by the influenza virus.
Levels of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) may have plateaued while COVID-19 levels remain elevated and are expected to increase. [ more ]
Secret NYC
8 months ago
Coronavirus

NYC Public Hospitals Reinstate Mask Mandate Following Winter COVID Surge

Winter surge of COVID-19, flu, and RSV is straining hospitals across the US
NYC public hospitals have reinstated a mask mandate due to the rise in cases [ more ]
Boston.com
8 months ago
Public health

More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge

Hospitals in the US are implementing mask mandates and visitor restrictions in anticipation of an increase in flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses after the holidays.
Flu and COVID-19 cases may peak by the end of January and then decline, and this year's flu strain is expected to cause fewer deaths and hospitalizations compared to previous strains. [ more ]
HuffPost
8 months ago
Public health

More Hospitals Require Masks As Flu And COVID-19 Cases Surge

More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors in anticipation of a post-holiday spike in flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses.
Flu and COVID-19 cases may peak by the end of January and then drop, with this year's flu strain causing fewer deaths and hospitalizations compared to previous strains. [ more ]
New York Post
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Mask mandates back at NYC-run hospitals as COVID and flu cases rise

Mask mandates are back in New York City hospitals and health facilities due to increased COVID and flu cases.
The requirement applies to all 11 hospitals under NYC Health and Hospitals and went into effect just after Christmas. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
8 months ago
Public health

More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge

More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors due to an expected post-holiday spike in flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses.
Flu and COVID-19 infections have been increasing for weeks, with high levels of flu-like illness reported in 31 states just before Christmas. [ more ]
www.amny.com
8 months ago
Public health

Mask mandate back at NYC hospitals amid winter COVID surge | amNewYork

New York City's public hospitals have reinstated a mask mandate as COVID-19 cases rise.
The mask mandate applies to all clinical facilities including 11 public hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. [ more ]
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