As of Saturday, folks at schools, child care facilities and colleges are no longer required to wear a face covering.
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State health leaders say they reviewed student vaccination rates, COVID-19 case numbers, hospitalization rates, CDC guidance and more data before deciding to lift the mandate.
Officials still recommend those who are unvaccinated continue wearing a mask while indoors.
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Each county and school district has the option to impose stronger guidelines than the state.
However, school districts in Central California have announced they will be following state guidelines.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom also updated CalOSHA requirements. That means indoor masking at schools is no longer required for staff, regardless of vaccination status.
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