VA relaxes masking at health care facilities

From U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday that it has relaxed the masking requirement at VA medical facilities. VA facilities will no longer universally require masks in most clinical areas.

“Now that the public health emergency has ended, we are updating our masking policies to reflect our new reality while still ensuring the safety of the veterans we serve,” said VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “Except for the highest-risk areas and situations, masking will be greatly relaxed for veterans and clinicians at VA...