Breaking: California will lift its mask mandate for vaccinated people in most indoor public places on Feb. 16 as the Omicron surge recedes.
With the Omicron coronavirus surge rapidly receding, California will lift its universal mask mandate for indoor public places next week, state officials announced Monday.
reflects the progress California has made in its battle against Omicron, even as officials say continued vigilance will be vital in keeping the state on the right track.are around the corner and access to COVID-19 treatments is improving,” said Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, the state’s public health officer.
However, local health agencies have the power to adopt regulations that are stricter than those imposed statewide. Some parts of California, such as Los Angeles County and much of the Bay Area, have their own mask requirements that may remain on the books even after the state lifts its own order.During the pandemic a few schools have repeatedly thwarted L.A. County health inspectors from accessing their facilities, bringing on citations and fines.
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