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Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce …

(9 days ago) WEBImmediate Action Regarding Federal Employees, Contractors, Buildings, and Lands. (a) The heads of executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall immediately take action, as appropriate …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-protecting-the-federal-workforce-and-requiring-mask-wearing/

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COVID-19 Response News Alert: CMS Issues Key Protective Mask …

(1 days ago) WEBThe memo CMS issued today aligns CMS policy with recent changes to CDC and FDA facemask and respirator guidance in light of COVID-19 and supply …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/covid-19-response-news-alert-cms-issues-key-protective-mask-guidance-healthcare-workers

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Healthcare Workers - Centers for Disease Control and …

(4 days ago) WEBHealthcare settings refers to places where healthcare is delivered and includes, but is not limited to, acute care facilities, long-term acute-care facilities, nursing homes, home healthcare, vehicles where …

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html

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Federal COVID Workplace Safety Rules Are Here. But …

(2 days ago) WEBFederal COVID Workplace Safety Rules Are Here. But Only For Health Care Workers. June 10, 20212:46 PM ET. Andrea Hsu. Enlarge this image. A new federal rule requires hospitals and other high-risk

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/10/1005036698/federal-covid-workplace-safety-rules-finally-here-but-only-for-health-care-worke

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CDC says masks are optional in places where hospitals …

(1 days ago) WEBThe federal health agency released new guidance for when Americans need to mask up indoors, saying about 70% of the population lives in a place where it's safe to go mask free.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/25/1082249002/cdc-says-americans-can-now-go-unmasked-in-many-parts-of-the-country

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Hospitals Bring Back Mask Requirements as COVID-19, Flu Increase

(3 days ago) WEBMask requirements and recommendations are making a comeback in some health care facilities as respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and influenza increase in …

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-01-02/hospitals-bring-back-mask-requirements-as-covid-19-flu-increase

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CDC Mask Order Remains in Effect and CDC Realigns Travel Health …

(1 days ago) WEBThe CDC Mask Order remains in effect while CDC assesses the potential impact of the rise of cases on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and …

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0413-mask-order.html

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Biden-Harris Administration Issues Emergency Regulation …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Biden-Harris Administration is requiring COVID-19 vaccination of eligible staff at health care facilities that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-issues-emergency-regulation-requiring-covid-19-vaccination-health-care

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C.D.C.'s New Mask Guidelines: Here's What to Know - The New …

(3 days ago) WEBStates, cities and businesses were sorting through what to do with the guidance. New C.D.C. guidelines say fully vaccinated people no longer need masks …

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/13/us/cdc-mask-guidelines-vaccinated.html

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National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan The White House

(7 days ago) WEBMasks have been a critical tool to protect ourselves, but they have a time and a place. and thousands of health care facilities. The CDC now tracks a range of key COVID-19 …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/covidplan/

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Federal Agencies Can Relax Their Mask and Testing Requirements

(3 days ago) WEBMarch 1, 2022. Coronavirus. Public Health. Federal agencies can relax their mask and testing protocols in the wake of new public health guidance. The Centers for Disease …

https://www.govexec.com/management/2022/03/federal-agencies-mask-testing-requirements/362615/

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New York State to Drop Requirement That Masks Be Worn in …

(Just Now) WEBFeb. 10, 2023. New York State will end its requirement that masks be worn in health care settings, including hospitals and nursing homes, starting on Sunday, health officials …

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/nyregion/mask-mandate-hospitals-new-york.html

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Healthcare Workers: Information on COVID-19 CDC

(6 days ago) WEBVisit archive.cdc.gov for a historical snapshot of the COVID-19 website, capturing the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency on June 28, 2023. Visit the …

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/hcp/index.html

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Mask mandates by state: Where are you required to wear a mask?

(9 days ago) WEBRhode Island rescinded its mask mandate in early July but continues to require vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to wear face coverings in health care …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/27/mask-requirements-state/8087357002/

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Does Your State Have a Mask Mandate Due to Coronavirus? - AARP

(Just Now) WEBA mask mandate for health care and long-term care facilities, emergency shelters and prisons expired May 11 when the state and federal public health …

https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2020/states-mask-mandates-coronavirus.html

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Most major health care and hospital systems in Mass. will lift mask

(5 days ago) WEBIn conjunction with the end of the federal emergency, the state mandate for masks in health care facilities, including doctors’ and dentists’ offices, also expires …

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/04/metro/most-major-healthcare-hospital-systems-will-lift-masking-requirements-next-week/

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Health Order Requiring Use of Face Masks in Patient Care Areas of

(2 days ago) WEBPatient Care Areas include lobbies, waiting rooms, examination rooms, patient wings, elevators, and hallways used by patients. Patient Care Areas do not …

https://covid19.sccgov.org/health-order-requiring-use-face-masks-patient-care-areas-health-care-delivery-facilities-during

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Masks and Face Coverings Washington State Department of Health

(4 days ago) WEBWhen combined with good ventilation, staying current with vaccines, and other precautions, wearing a mask can reduce the chances of serious illness and the disruptions that …

https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/covid-19/masks-and-face-coverings

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NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights - MSN

(Just Now) WEBRALEIGH, N.C. —. An effort by North Carolina lawmakers that would prohibit people from wearing masks for health reasons would violate federal laws that protect free speech …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/nc-anti-mask-bill-could-violate-federal-law-disability-rights-and-free-speech-advocates-say/ar-BB1mwRlo

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Wearing Medical Masks in Public - Coates’ Canons NC Local …

(7 days ago) WEBIf this legislation is enacted, the statute may prohibit people over the age of 16 from wearing medical or similar masks (such as N95s) for health reasons in most public …

https://canons.sog.unc.edu/2024/05/wearing-medical-masks-in-public/

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CDC's Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe

(7 days ago) WEBMethods. CDC healthcare infection control guidelines 1-17 were reviewed, and recommendations included in more than one guideline were grouped into core …

https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/core-practices/index.html

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Repeal of health exemption from NC’s mask ban passes Senate, …

(4 days ago) WEB32. The North Carolina Senate voted to repeal a health and safety exception to the state’s longstanding ban on wearing masks in public, and enhance penalties for …

https://news.yahoo.com/news/repeal-health-exemption-nc-mask-213313755.html

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Iowa nursing homes say new staffing rules could force some to close

(5 days ago) WEBThe new rules require every nursing home that receives federal Medicare or Medicaid funding to provide a minimum of 3.48 hours of direct care from nursing staff, …

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/health/2024/05/13/iowa-nursing-homes-only-one-third-meet-staffing-requirements-of-federal-mandate/73517468007/

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