US Areas Expected to Reinstate Winter Mask Mandates

As respiratory virus cases rise across the US, many areas are expected to reintroduce face mask mandates this winter, particularly in healthcare settings. Sonoma County in California has already reinstated mask requirements for visitors and health workers in certain healthcare facilities. Experts predict other regions will follow, especially in areas experiencing viral outbreaks that strain hospital systems. However, the extent of these mandates may vary due to general aversion to such restrictions. Despite some studies suggesting cloth and surgical masks make little difference to COVID infection rates, many still advocate for their use, particularly in high-risk settings.

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