Hospital reintroduces masks amid rise in flu cases
- Masks are required in British Columbia health-care facilities due to rising respiratory illness cases, according to the B.C. Health Ministry.
- The Mid Cheshire NHS Trust reintroduced masking measures after a surge in seasonal viruses, including influenza and RSV.
- The daily average of patients hospitalized with flu was 5,408 last week, significantly higher than 1,548 during the same period last year.
- Dr. Clare Hammell stated that masks help reduce the risk of transmitting infections and are necessary to protect patients and staff.
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