California Announces Mandatory Indoor Mask Mandate Despite Vaccination Status [View all]

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/coronavirus/california-announces-mandatory-indoor-mask-mandate-despite-vaccination-status/2815877/

"What to Know:
*Mandatory indoor mask mandate goes into effect on Wed. Dec. 15
*Mandate to last a month until Jan. 15, with health officials citing an increase in COVID-19 cases since
Thanksgiving
*Events with more than 1,000 people: attendees will need proof of vaccination or a negative test taken
within 24 hours (tightened from 72 hours)

"Citing a sharp increase in COVID-19 infection rates since Thanksgiving, the state announced Monday that beginning Wednesday, mask- wearing will become mandatory in all indoor public settings across California regardless of vaccination status.

"The mask mandate, mirroring a requirement already in effect in Los Angeles County and select other counties across the state, will remain in place until Jan. 15.

"The state will also toughen the restriction for unvaccinated people who attend indoor "mega-events" of 1,000 people or more, requiring them to receive a negative COVID test within one day of the event if it's a rapid antigen test or within two days for a PCR test. The current rules require a test within 72 hours of the event.