Many of Michigan’s major health systems are preparing to make masking optional. For more than three years, Michigan’s major health systems have made masks mandatory due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BRATTLEBORO — Starting Monday, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital will update its universal masking requirements for patients, visitors and staff and move to symptom-based masking. This change will be ...

VANCOUVER, Wash. — On Saturday, both Oregon and Washington lifted their indoor mask mandates. Private businesses are now free to make their own mask-wearing rules. At Beaches Restaurant & Bar in ...

Many kids across the country now have the option to show off their smiles throughout the day. It's a change for children who have gotten used to wearing face coverings since returning to in-person ...

Beginning Friday, March 11, the Smithsonian will no longer require visitors to wear a mask to visit its museums and the National Zoo. Visitors may choose to wear a mask during their visit. This change ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After three years of caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Michigan’s major health systems are making masking optional in most areas over the next week.