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(2 days ago) By: Yashita Dhillon, News Writer In response to April’s removal of mandatory mask mandates in healthcare settings, BC’s health advocacy group DoNoHarm BC, joined by …

https://stlawyers.ca/blog-news/mask-mandate-returns-bc-health-care-settings-oct-3/

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B.C. mask rules return to health settings CityNews Vancouver

(9 days ago) WEBB.C. memo outlines return of masks in health settings. The announcement came a day after CityNews obtained a memo sent to health-care facilities outlining the “continuous medical masking” requirements. Masks are not required for patients, clients, and residents, unless “directed by a health care worker or based on personal choice.”.

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/10/03/bc-mask-rules-return-health/

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BC mask mandate ends in health settings CityNews Vancouver

(9 days ago) WEBFace masks will no longer be universally mandatory in B.C. healthcare settings. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the change to the mandate Thursday. “So right now, there’s a combination of ministerial orders and public health officer (PHO) orders that require all visitors, all staff to wear masks at all times in

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/04/06/bc-universal-mask-mandate-health-ends/

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B.C. mask guidelines for health-care settings CityNews Vancouver

(1 days ago) WEBFace masks will once again be required for many people in B.C. health-care settings beginning next week. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed at a news conference Thursday that “masks are mandatory in health-care settings” as of Oct. 3 for health-care workers, visitors, and volunteers. “Expect to wear a mask if …

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/09/28/bc-health-care-facility-mask-guidelines/

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B.C. removes mask mandate in hospital and health-care settings

(2 days ago) WEB1:32 B.C. lifts mandatory universal mask-wearing in all health-care settings. In addition, Henry said the province is also removing the restriction of universal mask-wearing as a provincial order

https://globalnews.ca/news/9607330/bc-respiratory-season-covid-hospital/

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Masks - British Columbia Centre for Disease Control

(3 days ago) WEBIn settings where a large proportion of the population is at risk for severe outcomes of a respiratory infection, like influenza or COVID-19 (e.g. long-term care facilities, shelters), respirators and medical masks may provide better protection than other masks when worn correctly and consistently.

http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks/masks

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New masking rules for health-care settings in B.C. coming into …

(5 days ago) WEBB.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix have announced that mandatory masking is returning to the province's health-care facilities next week as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise.Thursday's news confirms details provided in a leaked government memo obtained by CBC a day earlier, …

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/masking-rules-health-care-settings-010726456.html

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B.C. lifts universal mask mandate for health-care facilities, with

(8 days ago) WEBThe B.C. government says the COVID-19 mask mandate will be lifted in health-care settings across the province, signifying the end of the last broad masking requirement in place three years into

https://www.cheknews.ca/b-c-health-officials-dix-henry-provide-update-on-respiratory-illness-season-1147637/

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B.C. lifts health-care mask rules with province ‘emerging’ from

(3 days ago) WEBVICTORIA - British Columbia has lifted pandemic restrictions including mandatory mask-wearing in health-care settings, and proof of vaccination and COVID test results for visitors in care homes.

https://www.thestar.com/politics/b-c-lifts-health-care-mask-rules-with-province-emerging-from-pandemic-henry-says/article_e53e385f-c750-5f80-bd84-830aefcb3ce3.html

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BC mask rules return to health-care settings Doctors of BC

(5 days ago) WEBOctober 4, 2023. Doctors of BC In the Media. Masking is now mandatory for many people in certain health-care settings across BC. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced last week the return of mask mandates for health-care workers, visitors, and volunteers in patient-care areas of places like hospitals and other public facilities.

https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/doctors-bc-media/bc-mask-rules-return-health-care-settings

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End of mask mandate in B.C. health-care settings a 'violation' of

(4 days ago) WEBPublished April 12, 2023 5:31 p.m. PDT. Share. B.C.'s human rights commissioner says the province is failing to uphold the rights of those who are vulnerable and marginalized by ending mask

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/end-of-mask-mandate-in-b-c-health-care-settings-a-violation-of-vulnerable-people-s-rights-commissioner-1.6353271

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PHO reinstates mask requirements in health-care facilities

(3 days ago) WEBThe Provincial Health Officer (PHO) Dr. Bonnie Henry on Sep. 28, 2023, announced that medical mask wearing will be required by all health-care workers, volunteers, contractors, and visitors in patient care areas starting Oct. 3, 2023. The mask mandate applies to all health-care settings that are health-authority run, as well as community-based

https://www.bccnm.ca/bccnm/Announcements/Pages/Announcement.aspx?AnnouncementID=469

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

(6 days ago) WEBSome health-care workers in British Columbia have started receiving notification that they will once again be expected to wear masks in medical settings, but the language is ambiguous about what

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/continuous-masking-returning-to-b-c-hospitals-clinics-care-homes-1.6580288

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BC to reinstate mask mandate in all health-care settings

(4 days ago) WEBThe BC government is bringing back masks in all health-care settings. Global News has obtained a memo sent from the Ministry of Health to health-care providers on the plan that is expected to be announced Thursday at a press conference. Doctors of BC president, Dr Joshua Greggain, said with back to school “inevitably …

https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/doctors-bc-media/bc-reinstate-mask-mandate-all-health-care-settings

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BC health advocates demand return of mandatory masks in …

(5 days ago) WEBBy: Yashita Dhillon, News Writer. In response to April’s removal of mandatory mask mandates in healthcare settings, BC’s health advocacy group DoNoHarm BC, joined by Protect Our Province BC and Masks4EastVan, are leading a campaign to urge the provincial government to reinstate these protections. The groups say that BC health …

https://the-peak.ca/2024/05/bc-health-advocates-demand-return-of-mandatory-masks-in-healthcare/

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Masks to return in B.C. healthcare settings CityNews Vancouver

(1 days ago) WEBA memo sent to health care facilities in B.C. indicates enhanced face mask guidelines will be put in place beginning next week. According to a memo obtained by CityNews, “continuous medical masking” will be required for “health care workers, visitors, contractors, and volunteers in all patient, client, and resident care areas” starting Oct. 3.

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/09/27/bc-masks-health-care-settings/

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Masking to be required in B.C. health care settings

(9 days ago) WEBMedical mask-wearing will once again be required in all healthcare settings starting Tuesday, Oct. 3, which includes all hospitals, long-term care homes, seniors centres, and mental health facilities. Healthcare workers, volunteers, contractors and visitors in patient care areas will all be required to wear medical masks in these …

https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2023/09/28/masking-to-be-required-in-b-c-health-care-settings/

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Masks will once again be required in BC healthcare settings

(9 days ago) WEBUPDATE: 12:40 p.m. Medical masks will once again be required for visitors and staff entering all healthcare facilities in B.C., including hospitals and long-term care homes. Provincial health

https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/449281/Masks-will-once-again-be-required-in-BC-healthcare-settings

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B.C. to reinstate mask mandate in health-care settings

(Just Now) WEBWith the fall respiratory illness season upon us, masks are coming back to health-care settings in B.C., according to an internal memo obtained by Global News.

https://globalnews.ca/video/9990822/b-c-to-reinstate-mask-mandate-in-health-care-settings/

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Preventing Transmission of Viral Respiratory Pathogens in …

(1 days ago) WEB3. Practice Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette. Healthcare facilities should ensure the availability of materials for adhering to Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette at facility entrances, triage areas, and waiting areas for patients and visitors.. Provide facemasks to people with symptoms of respiratory infection (e.g., cough) or who …

https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/viral-respiratory-prevention/index.html

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Mask use policy for health care settings - Doctors of BC

(5 days ago) WEBOn November 4, 2020, BC’s Ministry of Health announced a new Mask Use Policy that applies to all health care facilities for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.The policy mandates that all patients, visitors, health care providers, and non-clinical staff wear medical masks in settings where health care is provided. The policy …

https://www.doctorsofbc.ca/news/doctors-questions-answered-mask-use-policy-health-care-settings

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Isolation Precautions Guideline Infection Control CDC

(4 days ago) WEBAppendix A: Type and Duration of Precautions Recommended for Selected Infections and Conditions. Appendix A: Table 1. History of Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals. Appendix A: Table 2. Clinical Syndromes or Conditions Warranting Empiric Transmission-Based Precautions in Addition to Standard Precautions. Appendix …

https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/isolation-precautions/index.html

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Court upholds B.C.'s COVID-19 health-care vaccine mandate

(5 days ago) WEBProvincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry had first imposed the orders on all workers in B.C. health-care settings in October 2021. The order was renewed in 2022 and 2023, and remains in place

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/covid-19-vaccine-mandate-bc-1.7205763

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Cost-effectiveness analysis of surgical masks, N95 masks …

(3 days ago) WEBBackground Nonpharmacological interventions, such as personal protective equipment for example, surgical masks and respirators, and maintenance of hand hygiene along with COVID-19 vaccines have been recommended to reduce viral transmission in the community and health care settings. There is evidence from the literature that surgical …

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0299309

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