Persons for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines. SAN FRANCISCO -- California's COVID masking rules are changing according to new information from the state's department of public health. The incoming third-grader with the heart condition was allowed to forego the mask last spring, but school officials insisted he wear a face shield, Schubert said. SANTA ANA, CA 92701 He also said its questionable how well any potential future mask mandates could work. Yes, its a little uncomfortable to wear the masks for several hours a day. Fermin Leal, spokesman for Santa Ana Unified, said the district will divert non-masked students to virtual learning classes, or independent study, or something similar., We are not turning away anyone from our schools, Leal said. Los Alamitos Unified School District trustees have also enforced the state mask mandate at their meeting and ended up meeting in an alternate room in January when people at their meeting refused to comply with the requirement. But if it helps you and your classmates and your students stay healthy, why is it so hard to do that?. The county has 22% of its ICU beds available and 69% of its ventilators. Her other son, she said, was shamed into wearing one. Schubert said educators focus a great deal of attention on students social emotional development, but that has seemed to go by the wayside when it comes to face masks. In a teleconference Wednesday with reporters, Dr. Mark Ghaly, California's health and human services secretary, said the mask mandate was being extended through at least Feb. 15. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG), Jalopy Eirasqiom, left, allows Jacqueline Gabriel, right, to adjust his cap before the Valencia High School graduation ceremonies which occurred at Bradford Stadium in Placentia, California on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Orange County rolls out 3-phase plan to do away with face masks But Durham and Orange counties, at least for now, plan to keep the indoor mask. City News Service contributed to this report. With COVID cases rising, will California resume mask rules? - Los (Photo by Michael Kitada, Contributing Photographer). If symptoms, other than fever, are not improving, you should continue to isolate through Day 10 or until symptoms are improving. All rights reserved, Los Angeles County faces a very likely indoor mask mandate, Post-Prom Fight in Palmdale Ends in Gunfire, 25-Year-Old Makes $200/Hour Without a Bachelor's Degree: I Work Less Than 6 Hours a Day', Hollywood Braces for Possible Writers Strike as Talks Continue, How Much Could You Get in New $725M Facebook Settlement? A brief look at revised Indoor Masking, Testing for Mega Events and Testing for Travel: Universal Indoor Masking: Masks are required to be worn in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccine status, between December 15, 2021 through January 15, 2022, Testing for Mega Events: Individuals attending Mega Events (indoor crowds of 1,000 or more, or outdoor crowds of 10,000 or more) must provide proof of vaccination, a negative antigen test within one day of the event, or a negative PCR test within two days prior to entry into the event, facility or venue, Travel Advisory: All travelers arriving in and returning to California from other states or countries are recommended to test for COVID-19 3-5 days after arrival, regardless of vaccination status. Gov. The COVID-19 federal public health emergencya separate declaration by the Secretary of Health and Human Services from January 2020remains in effect for now. "We've always followed the state guidelines and mandates," Arballo said. Masks will be required for all indoor activities, except when eating or drinking, Physically distancing for individuals of at least 3-feet will be strongly encouraged, Phase 3 will begin when70% of the population in the county 16 and older receives their1st dose and/or the county's 14-day rolling positivity rate drops to 5% or below, CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask, 50th anniversary changes: EPCOT Monorail archway gets repainted, 2 high schoolers killed, 4 others hurt in shooting at house party in Mississippi, Police: Shooter fires into crowd of juveniles at Dezerland parking lot; 3 hurt, Soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash identified by US Army, Florida nursing assistant spent $7K on cosmetic surgeries using patients identity: affidavit, House partially collapses in early morning fire in Orange County, officials say, 8 fun things to do in Central Florida for $20 or less, Here are the top restaurants of Central Florida in 2023, 5 secret bars worth finding in Central Florida, Caught on Camera: Apopka motor sales business targeted by thieves for 9th time, owners say, Van used to transport elderly stolen in Volusia County.