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'Continuous' masking returning to B.C. hospitals, clinics, care homes

  • Health-care workers in British Columbia will be required to wear masks again in medical settings as part of enhanced infection prevention and control measures starting from October 3rd.
  • Continuous medical masking will be mandatory for health-care workers, visitors, contractors, and volunteers in all patient, client, and resident care areas, while patients can choose to wear masks when directed by a health care worker or based on personal choice.
  • COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health-care workers will continue, along with self-monitoring of signs and symptoms of illness and staying home when sick. Screening for respiratory illness symptoms, rigorous hand washing, and enhanced cleaning will also be implemented.
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CTV News broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
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