California will generally accept the CDC’s recommendations on masking, starting June 15. The California Department of Public Health may offer more detailed guidance for specific settings, but it will be generally aligned with the CDC.
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California postpones decision on relaxing mask and distancing rules for workers
For now, California workers must continue to wear masks and practice physical distancing — either in a room or outside.
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Two-thirds of adults in California at least partially vaccinated
Two-thirds of adult Californians are now at least partially vaccinated for COVID-19 — a hopeful milestone on the way to widespread community protection.
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Some teens don’t think they need the COVID-19 vaccine. Officials say they are wrong
Some teens don’t think they need COVID-19 vaccine, saying risks are low. Officials disagree
Posted inPandemic Life
California will wait until June 15 to adopt new CDC mask guidelines
Californians fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can go mask-free in most indoor settings starting June 15 — which is also the target date for reopening the state’s economy.
Posted inCOVID Today
In dramatic shift, California COVID-19 hospitalizations are lowest since pandemic’s start
The increase in infections in Santa Cruz County is small and “expected.” It is largely due to transmission of COVID-19…
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California coronavirus cases plummet despite surges in Oregon, Washington
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inVaccine Watch
California has given 30 million COVID-19 vaccinations, but demand may be dropping
Providers in California have given a promising number COVID-19 vaccinations. Now health officials worry demand is topping off — and way too soon.
Posted inPandemic Life
Is it finally safe to get back to normal, pre-COVID-19 life? Here’s what experts say
Doctors and other health experts weigh in on what they feel comfortable doing as coronavirus cases in California continue to plummet.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments to California resume as COVID cases keep falling
An expected allocation of 87,800 doses will be the first direct federal shipment of Johnson & Johnson since the vaccine was temporarily halted.