The decision comes as the hospital has observed a consistent decrease in the number of respiratory viral patients admitted to their facilities over the past few weeks.
Beebe says it's important to note that certain situations will still necessitate mask usage.
Effective immediately, TidalHealth is mandating the use of masks for all hospital visitors in patient rooms.
Masks will become optional at all Beebe Healthcare campuses and Beebe Medical Group offices for patients, visitors, and team members starting April 12 at 6 a.m. with a few exceptions, according to Beebe.
Despite a rise in new cases from a COVID-19 subvariant, Delaware has no plans to resume its indoor mask mandate.
GEORGETOWN, Del. - On Monday night, the Indian River board of education voted “no confidence” in the Governor’s decision to mandate masks in Delaware schools.
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - The Delaware Republican Party is pushing back against Governor Carney’s newest mask requirement in schools, as school districts across the state prepare for the new mandate.
