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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Josh Leeson

John Hunter Hospital reintroduces face masks after rise in COVID cases

Face mask wearing is compulsory and effective immediately. Picture file

FACE masks are once again compulsory for all staff and patients at the John Hunter Hospital following an outbreak of COVID-19 cases during the festive period.

Hunter New England Health issued a directive on Tuesday that "mask wearing will come into effect immediately" for all staff and visitors in clinical and patient-facing areas at the John Hunter Hospital.

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