More than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic made its mark on the world, Intermountain Healthcare announced that visitors and patients will soon no longer be required to wear a face mask while in health facilities.
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Officials with Intermountain Healthcare explained the decision was made using,"current health data and in collaboration with community partners, and state and local health authorities." For employees, masks will be optional in some areas but will still be required in places such as operating rooms and areas of respiratory isolation.
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