Face Covering Guidance

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

Masks are strongly recommended in:

  • Indoor public settings
  • K-12 schools
  • Childcare

California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance