Town Of Corte Madera: New State Guidance On Masks, Travel And Large Events

Press release from the Town of Corte Madera:

December 14, 2021

California Department of Public Health announced a new set of COVID-19 restrictions for face coverings, travel- and event-related testing. As concern over the emergence of the Omicron variant continues, these mandates will help slow the spread while also protecting our communities.   

MASKS: Beginning December 15, 2021, the state will require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks in all indoor public settings. This applies to all sectors including bars, restaurants, gyms and retail environments. Surgical masks are required for unvaccinated workers in high-risk healthcare settings. The new statewide mask mandate will last through January 15, 2022, at which point California will make further recommendations as needed in response to the pandemic.  You can read the full guidance here. 

TRAVEL: Effective immediately, all travelers arriving in California should be tested for COVID-19 three to five days after arrival, regardless of vaccination status. This aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is not exclusive to just visitors from other states or countries. It also applies to California residents who are returning home from outside the state. Read the full advisory by clicking here. 

EVENTS:  For indoor mega events, such as sporting events and concerts, testing will be required within one day for antigen tests or two days for PCR tests. The previous guidance was 72 hours. Moving from hours to days will be easier for venues. This guidance is effective immediately for large-scale events with an indoor audience of 1,000 or more people.  Read the full guidance by clicking here. 

For more information related to COVID-19 in Marin County, including vaccination information, testing locations, and COVID-19 data, please visit the Health and Human Services website by clicking here. 

Read the full guidance here

This press release was produced by the Town of Corte Madera. The views expressed here are the author’s own.