COVID-19 California Update

Updates as of April 20, 2022:

In alignment with the CDC’s announcement that its order requiring masking on public transportation and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect, effective immediately California’s requirement for masking on public transit and in transportation hubs is terminated. CDPH strongly recommends that individuals in these settings continue to wear a mask.

For more information click here to view the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions Webpage.

Masking Requirements

Masks are required for all individuals in the following indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, KF94s) with good fit are highly recommended.

• Homeless shelters[3], Emergency shelters[4] and cooling and heating centers[5]
• Healthcare settings[6] (applies to all healthcare settings, including those that are not covered by the State Health Officer Order issued on July 26, 2021)*
• State and local correctional facilities and detention centers[7]
• Long Term Care Settings & Adult and Senior Care Facilities[8]

*In certain healthcare situations or settings surgical masks (or higher filtration masks) are required. See State Health Officer Order, issued on July 26, 2021, for a full list of high-risk congregate and other specifically enumerated healthcare settings where surgical masks are required for unvaccinated workers. The Order also includes recommendations for respirator use for unvaccinated workers in healthcare and long-term care facilities in situations or settings not covered by Cal/OSHA ETS or ATD.

Additionally, masks are strongly recommended for all persons, regardless of vaccine status, in indoor public settings and businesses (examples: retail, restaurants, theaters, family entertainment centers, meetings, state and local government offices serving the public); on public transit (examples: airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares); and in transportation hubs (examples: airport, bus terminal, marina, train station, seaport or other port, subway station, or any other area that provides transportation). Surgical masks or higher-level respirators (e.g., N95s, KN95s, KF94s) with good fit are highly recommended.

For additional information on the most effective types of masks and ensuring a well-fitted mask for adults, individuals should refer to CDPH Get the Most out of Masking and see CDPH Masking Guidance Frequently Asked Questions. For additional information on the most effective types of masks and ensuring a well-fitted mask for children, individuals should refer to CDPH Masks for Kids: Tips and Resources. 

Via the California Department of Public Health.

CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population

If you test positive:
– This applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status
– Stay home for 5 days
– If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house
– Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days
– Note, if you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves

If you were EXPOSED to someone with COVID-19:
– If you: have been boosted OR completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine within the last 6 months OR completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months
– Wear a mask around others for 10 days
– Test on day 5, if possible.
– IF you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home

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