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Consider your risk and your household members’ risk for severe disease when making decisions about masking.
Alameda County is aligned withstate masking guidanceexcept as required bylocal Orderfor Staff in patient care areas of Acute Care Hospitals, Psychiatric Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Dialysis Centers, and Infusion Centers (11/1/24-3/31/25).
COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities. COVID-19 poses the greatest risk for severe disease to those over 65 years of age and persons with certain health issues, including pregnancy. But, anyone who gets COVID-19 can develop long COVID.
In alignment with many other Bay Area health jurisdictions, staff and other workers in the following health care facilities in Alameda County and the City of Berkeley will be required to wear masks in patient care areas from 11/1/24 through 3/31/25:
Licensed General and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals
Licensed Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs)
Licensed Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities
Dialysis Clinics and Infusion Clinics
This Order does not require others to mask in these settings, although masks are strongly recommended for everyone in ALL health care settings.
