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September 19, 2023 | Department of Health Services

Sonoma County Health Officer issues order requiring health care facility staff to wear a mask

Given the rising risk of respiratory virus-related illnesses such as COVID and flu, Sonoma County’s Health Officer today issued an order requiring health care personnel to mask when in patient care areas. The health order will be in effect throughout the respiratory virus season, which runs from Nov. 1 through April 30. Read full story