COVID Reason • 1690 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23
- Experts suggest that universal masking in healthcare settings may not be as necessary as previously claimed due to changing pandemic context.
- Downsides of universal masking in healthcare are discussed, such as communication barriers and negative impacts on trust and empathy.
- Authors propose managing COVID-19 using Standard Precautions, suggesting a shift from pandemic-era strategies like asymptomatic testing and contact tracing.