As JN.1 #COVID soars across the East, mandatory #mask 😷 policies return. "...effective 1/12/2024...mandatory masking will resume for patients, visitors & employees in all Johns Hopkins Medicine locations in the state of MD. Masking is required regardless of #vaccination status. #JohnsHopkins Medicine does not permit bandanas, gaiters or masks w/exhalation valves to be worn by patients, staff members or visitors at our locations."