Lake County Health Officials Issue Masking Recommendations for Healthcare Facilities During Respiratory Virus Season

A health advisory from Lake County, circulating November 1, 2026, strongly recommends that staff and visitors in patient care areas of licensed health care facilities wear high-quality, well-fitting masks. This recommendation is in effect during the winter respiratory virus season (October 1 to April 30) and other periods of increased respiratory virus circulation, to prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV to vulnerable patients and residents.