A Declaration Of Flu Prevalence Means That Some Healthcare Personnel Must Wear Masks.
A Declaration Of Flu Prevalence Means That Some Healthcare Personnel Must Wear Masks. Dr. James McDonald, the commissioner of health for New York State, announced that mask use is now mandatory for certain healthcare workers due to the current flu prevalence in the state. When the Commissioner announces that influenza is widespread in New York State, unvaccinated healthcare personnel working in the following environments are required to wear surgical or procedure masks. Hospitals, assisted living facilities, diagnostic and treatment centres, hospices, certified home health agencies, long-term home health care programmes, AIDS home care programmes, licenced home care service agencies, restricted licenced home care service agencies, and certified home health agencies are just a few of these establishments. This announcement follows a 34% increase in lab-confirmed flu prevalence cases week over week, from 1,487 cases the week before to 1,993 cases outside of the New York City r...