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Distinguish ‘Recommended’ From ‘Required’ for Mask Guidance

Published on Tue Oct 25, 2022

Question: Is there any kind of national or state requirement about masks in healthcare settings? Both patients and some staff are getting grumpy when asked to wear masks. New York Subscriber Answer: Officially, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone in a healthcare setting, including facilities like hospitals and nursing homes, wear a well-fitting mask or [...]
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