On Wednesday, the state issued the following updated guidance on use of face coverings:
For vaccinated people, face coverings are not required outdoors except when attending crowded outdoor events. Those include live performances, parades, fairs, festivals, sports events, or other similar settings.
For unvaccinated people, face coverings are required outdoors whenever physical distancing isn’t possible. For example, when attending crowded outdoor events like those above.
Indoors and outside of home, including on public transit, face coverings are required regardless of vaccination status. But there are several exceptions see below.
As defined in the CDPH Fully Vaccinated Persons Guidance, fully vaccinated people can do the following:
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The long-promised change will take effect Tuesday, the same date as the state's full economic reopening, and bring the state into alignment with the CDC's COVID-19 guidelines.
One of the California s top public health officials confirmed Wednesday that the state will align with federal face masking guidance when the state s tiered reopening system is lifted next week.
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One of California s top public health officials confirmed Wednesday that the state will align with federal face masking guidance when the state s tiered reopening system is lifted next week.
The masking guidance as outlined by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would enable fully vaccinated residents to forego wearing a mask in most indoor and outdoor situations unless required by an individual business or local health department. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
The updated guidance will have exceptions for a handful of situations, like riding public transit or being in a school, a child care setting, a health care setting or a nursing home.