Do you have to wear masks in California?
CALIFORNIA lifted the majority of its Covid-19 restrictions and officially reopened today.
But what does that mean for wearing masks?
Fully vaccinated people in California will not have to wear masks while outside[/caption]Do you have to wear masks in California?
Starting June 15, California updated its mask mandate and created different rules for vaccinated and non-vaccinated people.
Fully vaccinated people are allowed to do almost everything they were doing before the pandemic began without needing to wear a mask.
That includes drinking at a bar, going to church, going to the gym and shopping.
There are just a small few people where vaccinated people need to wear their masks and that includes hospitals, prisons, homeless shelters, and while traveling.
If you are not vaccinated you will be required to wear a mask in all indoor public areas.
Californians that have been vaccinated will be able to workout in a gym without a mask[/caption]How will businesses know whether a person is vaccinated or not?
There is no way for a business to tell if someone is vaccinated or. not.
Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly told ABC News that businesses have three ways of finding out:
- Require the person to wear a mask
- Implement a vaccine verification system across the state
- Allow Californians to “self attest” that they have received the vaccine
Are there travel restrictions in place in California?
It is recommended that people delay non-essential travel until they are fully vaccinated.
However, there are no travel restrictions in place at the moment.
Proof of a negative test is required to enter the United States.
What restrictions are in place after June 15?
Outdoor events that have more than 10,000 visitors or indoor events that have more than 5,000 attendees must ensure all are wearing masks.
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Those events include live performances, festivals, sports events and parades.
Mega indoor events must require visitors to show proof of vaccination or the results of a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of the event.
Outdoor events are not required to check vaccination information the way indoor events must do, however, it is highly recommended.