RWJBarnabas Health announces it will implement masking protocols amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Masks will be required at all RWJBarnabas hospitals for patients, staff and visitors.

News 12 Staff

Sep 30, 2023, 12:24 AM

Updated 230 days ago

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RWJBarnabas Health announces it will implement masking protocols amid rise in COVID-19 cases
RWJBarnabas Health announced Friday that it will implement masking protocols starting Oct. 2.
Masks will be required at all RWJBarnabas hospitals for patients, staff and visitors.
Officials cite the rise in respiratory illnesses and COVID-19 cases as the reason.
They also recommend that everyone get a COVID-19 vaccine.


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