BREAKING Starting March 12, masks will no longer be required, but will be 'strongly recommended' in California schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Starting next week, masks will no longer be required, but will be"strongly recommended" in California schools, according to updated guidance issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday.On Tuesday, however, masks will no longer be required but will be highly recommended for unvaccinated individuals in most indoor settings. Masks are still required in high transmission areas like buses, hospitals, homeless shelters and long-term care facilities.
"California continues to adjust our policies based on the latest data and science, applying what we've learned over the past two years to guide our response to the pandemic," said Newsom."Masks are an effective tool to minimize spread of the virus and future variants, especially when transmission rates are high. We cannot predict the future of the virus, but we are better prepared for it and will continue to take measures rooted in science to keep California moving forward.
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