Effective March 1, 2022, the requirement that unvaccinated individuals mask in indoor public settings moved to a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, continue indoor masking.
Guidance for Individuals From the California Department of Public Health
Effective March 1, 2022 , the requirement that unvaccinated individuals mask in indoor public settings will move to a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, continue indoor masking. Universal masking shall remain required in specified high-risk settings. CDPH strongly recommends that individuals in these settings continue to mask in indoor settings when the universal masking requirement lifts.
Masks are required in:
- Healthcare
- Emergency shelters
- Jails and prisons
- Homeless shelters
- Long-term care
Mask requirements are dependent on transit agency rules
- Some local agency guidelines are posted below. Please check with your agency before traveling.
- Orange County Transit Authority: Masks are not required
Masks are strongly recommended in:
- Indoor public settings
- K-12 schools
- Childcare
California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance
