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Health Systems Reinstate Mask Mandates Amid Rising Respiratory Infections

As COVID-19 and other respiratory infections surge, Mass General Brigham, Massachusetts’s largest health system, announced its decision to reimpose mask requirements for healthcare staff directly interacting with patients in clinical care settings, effective January 2. The decision is rooted in a strategic approach, with the health system monitoring the percentage of patients presenting respiratory symptoms. … Read more

New COVID 19 Variant ‘Pirola’ Sparks Concern Among Experts in the US

This new COVID 19 variant descends from Omicron, which caused a global surge in cases, including in the US. A concerning new COVID 19 variant, “Pirola” or BA.2.86, with significant mutations, has surfaced in the United States, raising pandemic concerns. According to an article published by The Independent, a new COVID 19 variant and highly … Read more