UpdatedFri, May 14, 2021 at 3:18 pm PT Replies(18) As of Friday afternoon, California has stricter mask-wearing guidance in place compared to the latest CDC recommendations. (Shutterstock) RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that fully vaccinated people can quit wearing face masks in most situations, but Riverside County is first awaiting word from the state on updated guidelines before implementing any measures. All California counties are in the same boat. "We are awaiting state guidelines on masks in wake of the CDC recommendations," Riverside County spokesperson Brooke Federico confirmed Friday afternoon. Subscribe Thursday's new mask guidance from the CDC stated, "Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance."