In an effort to curb respiratory illnesses, medical masks will once again be required in B.C. health-care settings for staff and patients in most circumstances, effective immediately, CTV News has learned.
Cases of influenza and RSV are currently on the rise, and COVID-19 is “stable but shows early signs of an increase,” according to the latest respiratory virus update from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, for the week of Dec. 22-28.
Looks like the mask mandates in BC’s health-care facilities are back up till the potential risk of respiratory infection wanes.👍
Looks like the mask mandates in BC’s health-care facilities are back up till the potential risk of respiratory infection wanes.👍