"Bay Area Counties Reinstate Mask Mandates in Health Care Settings"
Several Bay Area counties, including Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Sonoma, and Santa Clara, have reinstated mask mandates in specific indoor settings related to health and medical care, such as doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals, due to the resurgence of respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. The mandates are expected to last until spring, as health experts anticipate a rise in cases during the winter season.