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#Post#: 4697--------------------------------------------------
Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Masked Man Date: January 3, 2026, 6:39 pm
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Santa Clara County Public Health Department
SUMMARY:
THe Public Health Department has issued a Health Order requiring
use of face masks in patient care areas of health care delivery
facilities during designated winter respiratory virus period.
This period of time is November 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Mandatory Requirement to Wear Face Masks in Patient Care Areas
of Health Care Delivery Facilities During the Designated Winter
Respiratory Virus Period.
Regardless of vaccination status, all persons in Patient Care
Areas of Health Care Delivery Facilities must wear a Face Mask
during the period deemed the Designated Winter Respiratory Virus
Period by the Health Officer..
..All Businesses and governmental entities with Health Care
Delivery Facilities must enforce this Face Mask Requirement
LINK:
HTML https://ems.santaclaracounty.gov/public-health-order-effect
#Post#: 4698--------------------------------------------------
Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Masked Man Date: January 3, 2026, 6:57 pm
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Dealers Den and Art Show
San Jose Convention Center
150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113
SUMMARY:
Dealers Den
Last updated on Dec 29, 2025
Please Note: Masks are required in the FC Dealer Room
Masks: Mandatory in Dealers Den and Art Show. Encouraged
elsewhere.
Masking Requirements
Masks are mandatory in high-traffic areas. Such as Dealers Den
and Art Show
...Social Distancing
Respect personal space and avoid crowding. Event organizers may
implement crowd management as needed.
...Compliance
Adherence to these policies is mandatory, including all
attendees, vendors, and staff.
Non-compliance may result in removal from the event....
..Hygiene and Sanitation
Hand sanitizer stations will be available. Frequent handwashing
is encouraged.
High-touch surfaces will undergo enhanced cleaning..
LINK:
HTML https://furtherconfusion.org/policies/health/
COMMENT:
I have no idea what this about but it is refreshing to see
masking being required at a public gathering.. man, this place
sounds better and safer than some of the hospitals!
... WAIT upon further investigations I'm not so sure they are
talking about n95 Masks here! I tell ya one thing if they were
talking about N95 masks then this place would be perfect along
with the Hygiene and Sanitation and ocial Distancing advice
such as Respect personal space and avoid crowding. Event
organizers may implement crowd management as needed.
Unfortunately this isn't about n95 masking as I originally
thought...
It so ironic that I find the The rules and regulations of this
place should be adopted at hospitals along with real n95
masking ! Very ironic in that their rules and regulations could
be very applicable if they were indeed talking about n95 masks
so I shall include this post in this thread for the sake of what
could be a good thing... I thought it was like an art show show
or something not a place where people dress up in costume
masks.. my apologies.. it sounded to good to be true and would
be an ideal public gathering if they were using N95 masks! soo
close yet so far away..if only this was a gathering that used
n95 masks I'd join them! These are but impostures!
Alas, I must stand alone
I am the real Masked Man!
P.S. a real mask is an n95 mask or a respirator type mask with
cartridges underneath my bandanna is my mask/ respirator and it
has a valve to freely exhale from for prolonged use and
appropriate cartridges to filter out covid, airborne diseases,
many viruses, as well as dangerous particles from occupational
hazards as well as even preventing allergens.
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Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Masked Man Date: January 3, 2026, 7:59 pm
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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
SUMMARY:
December 2, 2025
SUMMARY:
‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️
The wearing of masks is now required in all hospital settings
until 12 January 2026
Since mask-wearing was introduced on 24 November, we have
already seen the important role it plays in slowing the spread
of flu and other viruses.
To protect the health of the most vulnerable, we have extended
compulsory mask-wearing for staff, visitors and patients on our
hospital sites until 12 January 2026.
Fluid repellent masks must be worn by all staff, patients and
visitors (unless clinically exempt) when attending:
Our hospital sites
Wards
Emergency Departments
All clinical settings, including our Minor Injury Units
(MIUs).
When worn correctly, masks act as a filter that reduces the
number of germs you breathe in and out. If worn by someone who
has a virus, masks can significantly reduce the chance of
spreading it to others.
Wearing a mask isnt just about protecting yourself from winter
illnesses; its about protecting those around you for whom these
viruses might be more dangerous.
Thank you.
LINK:
HTML https://www.facebook.com/CwmTafMorgannwg/posts/%EF%B8%8Fimportant-update%EF%B8%8Fthe-wearing-of-masks-is-now-required-in-all-hospital-settings-/1245001237656346/
COMMENT: What is amazing about this one is they started their
mandate awhile back only to end it in a few days (the super flu
just began)..They admit "we have already seen the important role
it plays in slowing the spread of flu and other
viruses"...hopefully they will extend it yet again during this
current super flu & RSV outbreak...
...They should just keep their mandate in place indefinitely as
should all people who work with illness. Why fix what is not
broken? If all they say is true then it is true year round..
They aren't incorrect about about masks slowing the spread of
flu and other viruses at any time of the year. If Masks reduce
airborne illness and airborne disease then just use masks and
keep using them! Once ya prove something works and once
something is working you stick with it!
Seriously this hospital has totally convinced me that masks
work..this hospital has clearly made the case and proven we
should all keep wearing masks in hospitals throughout all
seasons. I wouldn't dare go maskless in clinical settings or at
a hospital or even in public after what this hospital just told
me in their article about how they proved masks can
significantly reduce viruses and the chance of spreading it to
others. I believe them!
#Post#: 4700--------------------------------------------------
Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Masked Man Date: January 3, 2026, 8:45 pm
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Discover and explore at ECHO in a safe, masked environment
during this dedicated time for those in our community who are
most at risk
SUMMARY:
Our next Masks On! event is this coming Sunday, January 4, 9-10
am! Please note that this event now occurs on a quarterly basis.
The dates in 2026 are: January 4, April 5, July 5, October 4.
Discover and explore at ECHO in a safe, masked environment
during this dedicated time for those in our community who are
most at risk including but not limited to, seniors, visitors
with disabilities, or those with compromised immune systems.
Please RSVP at the link in our bio.
Note: everyone age 2 and older will be required to wear a mask.
Questions? Contact Kelsey at kvonderlinn@echovermont.org
MASKS ON! Sundays
Every 1st Sunday of the Month
9-10 am
RSVP:
HTML https://echovermont.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/masks-on-sundays
Free Admission
Discover and explore at ECHO in a safe, masked environment
during this dedicated time for those in our community who are
most at risk including but not limited to, seniors, visitors
with disabilities, or those with compromised immune systems.
Note: everyone age 2 and older will be required to wear a mask.
Questions? Contact Kelsey at kvonderlinn@echovermont.org "
LINK:
HTML https://www.instagram.com/p/DS7XBMGgUAo/
&
HTML https://www.helloburlingtonvt.com/event/masks-on!-sundays-at-echo/2724/
&
HTML https://www.echovermont.org/event/masks-on-sundays-offered-quarterly/2026-01-04/
COMMENT:
Bravo.. Finally what I'm looking for! My kind of people! Smart
and safe! That would be the one place I would actually attend if
I lived around there. The only gathering I would attend or even
be welcome at! I don't even know what it's about but I'd ride my
bicycle there and hang out in my mask. I support their cause
100%! I can get so tired of feeling like I'm the only one who
masks or cares. I'm the only person besides my loved one I know
that masks for health.. I'd just sit in the corner of this
masked event and quietly cry tears of joy. To a guy whose been
masking for his health and loved one's health for 6 years
straight and laying low, these masked people are beautiful and
precious to me and give me hope! :)
I am glad to see this. I hope to see more good Masks On events
like this! I might even take steps in my own community to make
Masks On events! This fills my heart with gladness and even
strengthens me!
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Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Data Report Date: January 3, 2026, 9:48 pm
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I am impressed how many places are bringing back masking right
now way more than last year at this time.
*BALTIMORE Several Eastern Shore hospitals have reinstated
masking mandates this week, joining a growing number of health
care centers in Maryland reporting unusually high numbers of
influenza cases.*
Source of information.
1. Yahoo.
HTML https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/flu-surge-prompts-masking-mandates-211700389.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr
#Post#: 4702--------------------------------------------------
Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Masked Man Date: January 4, 2026, 1:22 am
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Cape Fear Valley Hospitals
SOURCE:
Cape Fear Valley joins WakeMed in limiting hospital visitors,
will require masks in waiting rooms
Cape Fear Valley Hospitals will require masks in all waiting
rooms and ban visitors under the age of 12 beginning on
Christmas Day.
Link:
HTML https://www.wral.com/news/local/wakemed-flu-season-visitor-restrictions-december-2025/
#Post#: 4703--------------------------------------------------
Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Masked Man Date: January 4, 2026, 1:27 am
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The Duke University Health System
Jan. 6 include:
Patients may receives no more than two visitors at one time.
Additional visitor guidelines apply for some patients.
Children under 12 are not permitted to visit hospitals or units
without prior approval from health care providers and for
special circumstances.
Visitors are urged to wear masks while visiting patients and to
wash their hands frequently.
Visitors with fever, cough or other flu-like symptoms should
stay at home.
Link:
HTML https://www.wral.com/news/local/duke-health-limits-visitors-effective-jan-6-2026/
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Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Masked Man Date: January 5, 2026, 4:34 am
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ACADEMIC-BASED /RESEARCH-BASED INDEPENDENT STUDY PROPOSAL
WANTED: more postings of public community events that mention
masking requirements!
Note thus far the rarity of public events that require masking
2026...(even as we are in the heyday of the Super Flu, rising
RSV numbers and staggering hospital admissions), One would
expect to see a at least a modest rise in public events &
gatherings also requiring mask usage and "mask-recommended"
policies.
SUMMARY:
...so far search engines indicate In 2026, mandatory masking for
public events is rare and typically limited to specific
professional, health-related, or high-risk gatherings. Most
general public events have moved to "mask-optional" or
"mask-recommended" policies.
COMMENT:
Even in the era of covid and outbreaks of illness (so far covid;
including long covid is far from having been eradicated) and
considering the fact social awareness has arisen in the face of
the pandemic and outbreaks of illness that occur and evolve, It
seems almost astronomical to me that more events in the
community aren't listed hosting and requiring masking and
implementing "mask-recommended" policies at their their
gatherings.
Even a fool knows that a healthy customer and a healthy patron
will keep coming back for more because they can.
As usual, I look forward to seeing more of this wonderful
masking thread as it evolves this year.. we are off to a good
start! :)
Founding Father of 'Pragmatical Studies In Masking',
The Masked Man
P.S.
Masked Man FUN FACTS: Did you know in some countries, especially
in Asia (like Japan and South Korea), voluntary mask-wearing
remains a common practice in crowded areas as a courtesy to
others, even without a legal mandate.
.
#Post#: 4721--------------------------------------------------
Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Steve Date: January 5, 2026, 2:12 pm
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SUMMARY - South County Hospital (located in Rhode Island, USA)
has re-instated masking requirements as of January 5, 2026.
Visitors are required to wear a facility-issued mask in all
areas. They are also asked not to enter the facility if they are
experiencing acute respiratory symptoms.
LINK -
HTML https://turnto10.com/news/local/masking-required-at-south-county-hospital-flu-rising-in-rhode-island-massachusetts-jan-5-2026
HTML https://turnto10.com/news/local/masking-required-at-south-county-hospital-flu-rising-in-rhode-island-massachusetts-jan-5-2026
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Re: Masking Tracking Thread
By: Masked Man Date: January 5, 2026, 4:07 pm
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[quote author=Steve link=topic=2239.msg4721#msg4721
date=1767643966]
SUMMARY - South County Hospital (located in Rhode Island, USA)
has re-instated masking requirements as of January 5, 2026.
Visitors are required to wear a facility-issued mask in all
areas. They are also asked not to enter the facility if they are
experiencing acute respiratory symptoms.
LINK -
HTML https://turnto10.com/news/local/masking-required-at-south-county-hospital-flu-rising-in-rhode-island-massachusetts-jan-5-2026
HTML https://turnto10.com/news/local/masking-required-at-south-county-hospital-flu-rising-in-rhode-island-massachusetts-jan-5-2026
[/quote]
So ironic to say if you are "experiencing acute respiratory
symptoms" do not enter our hospital or seek hospital care..lol.
They should say wear a mask and get in line to be admitted as
patient if you are experiencing acute respiratory symptoms.
"Life-threatening" is actually synonymous with the word "acute
" sounds pretty serious. Maybe the hospital should even
prioritize a case like that.. make sure the patient is masked as
well as those around them first and try to bypass waiting room
for such a patient having acute respiratory symptoms altogether!
A person experiencing acute respiratory symptoms sounds like the
very person who needs to be masked and treated and also one we
should mask around!
Hospital says: "They are also asked not to enter the facility if
they are experiencing acute respiratory symptoms"...
...That's equivalent to the hospital saying saying if you have a
"life threatening" respiratory symptoms don't visit anybody at
the hospital. It seems kind of odd to tell somebody publicly not
to come to hospital. It seems reasonable to request such people
and the people around such a person to take precautions by
wearing a masks around such people who come in who are having a
life threatening difficulty with their respiratory functions
(which is the same as having acute respiratory problems).
That being said I guess they are justified in trying to cut
back on visitors who are ill who won't wear mask and think they
just have a cold or something which in the first stages would
constitute as being only minor respiratory symptoms.
Nevertheless seems like hospital is downplaying the seriousness
of the outbreak and its almost as if the hospital could be
interpreted as saying its okay to come in if you have a "mild"
respiratory symptoms which is like saying if you have a tickle
in your throat the last five hours or so its probably okay for
you to come on in and visit we love your company even though we
are busy as all heck treating contagious loved ones...
...Then again perhaps hospitals would be just as well off to say
people should not visit the hospitals maskless regardless of if
you are experiencing 'asymptomatic respiratory problems' even if
they are minor ones during our flu outbreak.
See how allowing certain people to go maskless and doing so
based on how they feel is absurd in a hospital setting? It just
doesn't work to try to accommodate maskless people during an
outbreak. These airborne illnesses include stages where people
are sick and don't feel it and they don't know it and that's
what is meant by the term asymptomatic. When are doctors and
nurses going to wake up and respect the asymptomatic stages of
contagious illnesses where people aren't coughing or throwing up
but they still make one another ill through germs we can't see
that ride upon the vapors of breath, remain in the air for hours
and even contaminate surfaces?
Again in the best interest of patients and staff to mask alike
you'd think its just easier to not make exceptions and stop
trying to accommodate maskless people during flu outbreaks.
Reality is maskless people are a burden, a threat and a threat
to themselves and 'in the way' during flu outbreaks. Maskless
people are like having too many bystanders in the the line of
fire standing around during a catastrophe. We call them rubber
necks.. people who turn their head to view accident alongside
the road only to tail end the people in front of them in
traffic. To accommodate the maskless, Just make the 'Maskless
virus infection section' outdoors far away from hospital
entrances alongside with the smoking section/area.
Why a hospital should have to accommodate maskless people even
if they are healthy during a flu outbreak is beyond me. The
healthy active people are perfect prospective vectors and
carriers of the flu which is why they should mask as well.
Hospitals are accommodating the virus .. not really containing
or quarantining the virus itself ...looking the other way when
they allow the virus they host and claim to treat to feed on
unsuspecting maskless guests and visitors that are allowed to be
maskless around contagious people who inhabit any area (The
virus isn't going to halt its activity in the waiting
room...that waiting room is a great breeding ground for the
virus no doubt..hospitals should deny that the waiting room is
actually part of their property so they don't have to oversee it
as a place where contagion can occur)...
..The problem is hospitals aren't taking measures to protect
visitors and guests from the contagious illness that the
patients bring in as well. Not a single hospital as of yet has
said: Wear a mask so you don't catch the flu because we have
patients with the flu here.
It's hypocritical and totally counterproductive for hospitals to
accommodate the virus by accommodating maskless guests and
maskless visitors to get unnecessarily exposed to the flu which
the patients have. If I were a doctor or nurse I'd be thinking
in the following terms..How do I contain the virus and keep it
from spreading?...If we let people infect one another in the
waiting room then that's no good. You don't want to
inadvertently create a breeding ground area in the waiting room
for the virus..You have to think like a virus like it is hunter
in order to predict its pattern to ward it off from striking,
feeding off its prey and multiplying! You have to quarantine the
virus right away. You can't wait until aftwards to make people
mask.. you can't wait for people to sign in or after they have
already stretched themselves out amongst the upholstery in the
chairs of the waiting room mingling with one another and then
tell them to mask. By then its too late.. you have to mask in
advance. You don't want to host the virus and accommodate it and
toast to it in the waiting rooms, the elevator ride, and in the
bathroom stalls! Even if person is proven totally healthy, Ya
can't give a green card to healthy people saying its okay to go
maskless and expose yourselves to our patients who have the flu
because then the hospital is going to have repeat business at an
undesirable rate. We can't afford to pretend viruses aren't
going to multiply in the waiting rooms.
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