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More Hospitals Across the US Are Bringing Back Mask Mandates

A handful of hospitals in multiple states announced this week that COVID-19 mask mandates would be reimplemented
More Hospitals Across the US Are Bringing Back Mask Mandates
A health care professional prepares to enter a patient's room in this file photo. Megan Jelinger/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
9/17/2023|Updated: 9/19/2023
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A handful of hospitals in multiple states announced this week that COVID-19 mask mandates will be reimplemented as officials cite an increase in COVID-19 cases.

On Sept. 15, the Baystate Health system in Massachusetts announced that it would require masks for anyone entering patient rooms or patient care areas. That includes doctors, nurses, visitors, and patients, it said.

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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