Mask mandates are back in several Bay Area counties as health officials prepare for a winter surge in respiratory illnesses. Starting Nov. 1, healthcare workers and some patients will be required to wear masks in patient care areas to protect vulnerable populations.
Infections from the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris are rising alarmingly in U.S. hospitals, posing a significant risk to already sick patients. Despite being manageable for healthy individuals, its resistance to treatments makes it a growing concern in healthcare settings.
