Sanford Health: Employees must wear masks

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Effective Thursday, Sanford Health will require all employees to wear face coverings, including workers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The announcement was made in an email sent to employees Wednesday from Sanford’s chief physician Dr. Jeremy Cauwels, who cited high patient volumes in Sanford hospitals along with sharply rising cases.

The mandate applies to clinical and non-clinical facilities, including break rooms and cafeterias when employees are not actively eating or drinking.

Sanford is also reviewing its visitor restrictions, vendor policies, and event and meeting guidelines.

Sanford is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and has major medical centers in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota, and Bemidji, Minnesota.

(KVRR)