An uptick in respiratory illnesses on the Coast has led to people going in and out of pharmacies, as well as TidalHealth reinstating a temporary mask mandate.
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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.
A new variant of Covid has been detected in Delaware, and doctors on the coast are beginning to see more and more patients testing positive.
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.
Due to the transmission levels, the state is recommending masks be worn in all indoor places regardless of vaccination status. The CDC also suggests staying up to date on vaccines and getting tested if you have symptoms.
Despite a rise in new cases from a COVID-19 subvariant, Delaware has no plans to resume its indoor mask mandate.
There are many types of masks but not all will work against the Omicron or even the Delta variant.
