DULUTH, MN (KDAL) – Starting on Monday, masks will become voluntary at Essentia Health facilities.
As COVID has evolved, there have been fewer deaths and hospitalizations related to the virus as vaccines and effective treatments have improved.
They will still encourage masks for anyone with symptoms of COVID or other infectious respiratory illnesses.
Masks will remain available at Essentia facility entrances and patients can also request that their health providers wear a mask.
Essentia still encourages people to protect themselves by washing hands, staying up to date on vaccinations, testing for the virus and seeking treatment when needed.
