2021-2022 Updates

On February 28, 2022 Governor Newsom issued a joint statement with the Governors of Washington and Oregon adopting new indoor mask policies. Additionally, California Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mark Ghaly provided a briefing outlining the new masking guidance. Based on both announcements, beginning on Monday, March 14th, masks will not be required but will be strongly recommended in schools and child care facilities. Dr. Ghaly cited that the decision was based on general downward trends in new cases, hospitalizations and deaths.