Health care workers in Sonoma County will be required to wear masks in patient care areas from November through April, under a new order issued by the county's health officer.
amid concerns of increased transmission of respiratory viruses, such as flu and COVID-19, between late fall and early spring.
Smith said in a statement Tuesday,"Patients and residents in our health care and congregate facilities, especially young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions, are at greater risk for respiratory virus-related hospitalizations and death. Workers in direct care, health care, and congregate facilities are at risk for respiratory illness and can transmit the viruses to their clients, patients, and coworkers.
Workers, regardless of vaccination status, would be required to wear surgical masks or a KN95, KF94 or N95 respirator. Cloth masks or face coverings such as scarves, ski masks or balaclavas do not qualify as face masks.
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