The Brief
- Starting Jan. 1, all patients, visitors, and staff at Banner Health facilities must wear masks in areas where patient care is provided.
- The requirement follows an “exponential increase” in flu activity caused by a subvariant of influenza A that is not perfectly matched to this year’s vaccine.
- To ensure compliance and protect high-risk individuals, masks will be made available at all public entrances to Banner locations.
PHOENIX – The new year is coming with a new requirement at Banner Health facilities.
What we know:
Starting New Year’s Day, masks will be mandatory at all facilities due to a surge in flu cases. …