Banner Health to enforce mandatory masking starting Jan. 1 due to flu surge

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A major Arizona hospital system is set to mandate masking at all locations in the Valley and five other states due to rising flu cases.

Banner Health said the mandate will be enforced across the six-state healthcare system to protect patients, visitors and staff. The hospitals will have masks available at all facility entrances.

The mandate takes effect Jan. 1. Patients will not be required to wear masks in their rooms…

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