- ADVERTISEMENT - Monday evening’s announcement came hours after the state announced it would require state government and health workers to be vaccinated. In Long Beach, healthcare workers must show proof of vaccination status beginning Aug. 9, or subject to testing. Those who work in acute care settings, skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities would be subject to twice weekly testing; those who work in congregate settings, such as group homes or childcare settings, will be required to test once a week. The new guidance also states unvaccinated staff must wear medical-grade masks, which already was required under the citywide indoor masking mandate that went into effect July 17.