This is due to an increase of COVID, flu and other respiratory virus cases.
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According to the mandate, anyone who provides treatment before the patient arrives at the hospital must wear a surgical mask - though an N95 mask is preferred.
The FDNY rule comes on the heels of renewed masking requirements at all 11 New York City public hospitals.
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