Wearing Masks at Healthcare Facilities in Washington Ends Soon
Effective April 3, the Washington State Department of Health will end the required universal masking in healthcare facilities for people age 5 and older.
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BFHD, Hospitals Warn of Long ER Wait Times Due to “Tripledemic”
They say the combination of RSV, Covid-19 and the flu are slamming Tri-Cities Hospitals hard
Why Surge in Child RSV? Experts Say It’s COVID Policies
According to experts, the RSV 'outbreak' or increase in cases is a 'natural' response to having the usually cycle of viral transmission interrupted (by masks, lockdowns, school closures).