2nd California County Announces COVID Mask Mandates in Health Care Facilities

The mandate will go into effect starting Nov. 1 and will last until April 2026.
2nd California County Announces COVID Mask Mandates in Health Care Facilities
Pedestrians wear face masks in a file photo. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A second California county has said that mask mandates will soon be reimplemented in health care settings due to an anticipated increase in respiratory viruses.

Sonoma County interim health officer Dr. Karen Smith said the mandate will go into effect on Nov. 1 and end after March 31, 2026. following a mask mandate that was issued in Santa Cruz County earlier this month.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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