California to lift mask mandate in schools on March 12 Barger on Monday hailed the state's announcement that it is easing masking rules, and again called for an end to the county requirement. The mayor also added that city attorneys are exploring additional vaccine mandates that extend beyond city employees, but did not elaborate further. Having trouble loading the tracker above? Sign up for FOX 11s Fast 5 newsletter. By DON THOMPSON February 8, 2022 GMT. As of July 11, more than 10,712,037 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to people across Los Angeles County. Los Angeles and Yolo were the counties that had indoor mask mandates in place ahead of the state's new guidance Wednesday on the more contagious delta variant. Sustained jumps in cases and hospitalizations fueled by the hyper-infectious BA.5 subvariant pushed Los Angeles County into the high COVID-19 community level Thursday, a shift that could trigger a new public indoor mask mandate by the end of this month unless conditions improve. Updated: 3:29 PM PST February 16, 2022. Because of this rapid rise, as well as the increasing presence of the more easily transmitted Delta variant of the virus, and the millions of people potentially at risk of infection, together we must reduce our risk of infection and our risk for potentially infecting others. 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On June 15, the day of the full reopening, the County saw 210 new cases and today the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirms the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since mid-March with 1,537 new cases. This variant is, as everybody has noted, highly infectious, easily transmitted from person to person. Thats up from a rate of 8.4 the previous week, according to the county. Continued study of the pandemic and the actions taken to address it hopefully will reveal valuable lessons for the future. Nonetheless, Our results support universal masking as an important strategy for reducing Covid-19 incidence in schools and loss of in-person school days, the authors concluded. Other California counties did not implement similar restrictions. While several counties have imposed their own mask mandates after Californias grand reopening on June 15, about half of the states population has lived in They push false data and fearporn through their daily news, a Twitter user lamented. Some exceptions will apply, similar to masking requirements that were in place prior to the June 15 reopening. The latest maps and charts on the spread of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County, including cases, deaths, closures and restrictions. And while emerging data affirms that fully vaccinated people are well protected from severe infections with Delta variants, people with only one vaccine are not as well-protected, and there is evidence that a very small number of fully vaccinated individuals can become infected and may be able to infect others. Testing results are available for more than 7,142,000 individuals with 16% of people testing positive. Although masks are currently optional throughout the county, they are still required in healthcare facilities and congregate care locations like nursing homes, per the departments website. Yes. However, should the county move ahead with a wider indoor mask mandate, it will do so alone. Here's what experts say about endemic phase, Santa Clara County will not follow the state's lead, Travelers coming into CA should make COVID testing part of their travel plans, state recommends. Is it COVID, a cold or the flu? Californias indoor mask mandate ends Wednesday, but teachers and students must keep masking up according to state guidelines. "After looking at all the data, the trends This additional layer of protection can help to slow the spread and does not limit business occupancy and operations. Relatively low numbers of people followed the guidance about wearing masks or about hand hygiene, which may have affected the results of the studies.. Yet, the debate over them continues to rage, in large part because of a new study raising questions about the effectiveness of wearing masks. Some of those studies, which he called unacceptable pieces of work, were also published by Cochrane. Masking is currently recommended but not required in every Bay Area county except Solano. Ferrers announcement quickly generated a reaction on social media. Most Bay Area counties, with the exception of Santa Clara Co., are following the state's lead and lift their indoor mask mandates as omicron cases decrease. Newsom also announced that starting Tuesday, March 1, masks will no longer be required but will be highly recommended for unvaccinated individuals in most indoor settings. Weekly COVID-19 deaths doubled in Los Angeles County over the last month, to 100 from 50 a week. Not only were the hospitalization figures identical, but Orange County actually had a lower case rate. In all three of these counties, less than 60% of residents are fully vaccinated; in Sacramento, only 51% have completed a vaccine series. The new rule applies to schools and child care facilities. COVID-19 deaths have been in the headlines again, as Californias death toll surpassed 100,000 last week. 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Santa Clara County Health Director Sara Cody disagrees. Experts warned for years that the world was overdue for another pandemic. All Rights Reserved. The state extended the mask mandate in January 2022 before announcing earlier in the month that it will expire after 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday. More than half of Californias 58 counties or about 49% of the population fall into the highest tier, where masks are recommended indoors, including in schools. WebWhen you wear a mask, you protect others as well as you. A year ago on July 17, 2021 the county reissued a universal mask mandate in response to the Delta variant, which lasted through March 4. Los Angeles County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer explained the county's indoor masking rule will remain in place until the county's virus-transmission rate falls to the "moderate" level, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and stays there for two weeks. This fact is furtherreinforced when looking at the hospitalization numbers from Marin and San Mateo counties, the only two Bay Area counties where more than 90% of eligible residents are fully vaccinated. California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, in announcing the mandate on Monday, said it would affect about 50% of Californians who arent currently under a county masking order. The L.A. County indoor masking requirements for everyone will be effective Saturday, July 17 at 11:59 p.m. 1 dead, 1 hurt after Santa Rosa high school stabbing, police say, How safe is your neighborhood? Fresno County Sheriff's Office staffs snowcat full-time during storm. On June 15, the day of the full reopening, the County saw 210 new cases and today the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirms the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since mid-March with 1,537 new cases. Orange County has a similar vaccination rate to Los Angeles County (Los Angeles County's rate for the total population is 61%, just two percentage points lower than Orange County's), which makes it much easier to compare the two counties to one another than it is to compare Solano County to the other Bay Area counties. Officials argued that COVID's spread has also waned significantly across the region and that relaxing mask requirements is part of a shift toward a "new normal" of living with the virus rather than attempting to snuff out its spread completely. Becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 remains the best protective action that people can take if they are eligible for it. More than than 10% of staffed hospital beds also would have to occupied by COVID patients. "We share our deepest condolences with those of you who have lost friends, loved ones, and family during this difficult time, said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. Experts warned for years that the world was overdue for another pandemic. Although not at 100%, it significantly reduces the risk of infection and, for the small number of people that get infected, it reduces the risk of hospitalization and death once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.. However, given continued increases in cases and the potential for a corresponding rise in hospitalizations over the weeks to come at this point, its much more likely that we will stay in high for these two weeks, said county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Gavin Newsom was pressed over the summer on implementing a statewide indoor mask mandate in response delta, he demurred and said that vaccination is the more important intervention. We are not closing anything down. RECOMMENDED: Los Angeles County outdoor mask mandate to be lifted at midnight, including at schools. 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Many people feel like the risk is a lot lower right now, and theres no need to worry. As a result, some have questioned the wisdom of L.A. Countys approach, as well as whether thered be widespread compliance with new rules. The state of California's indoor mask mandate, which was issued on Dec. LOS ANGELES - California has moved on from its indoor mask mandate. Under those mandates, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, were required to mask up indoors unless actively eating or drinking. COVID-19 pandemic most likely began with a lab leak, U.S. Department of Energy says. And I think thats the prudent thing to do.. We continue to urge all eligible residents to get vaccinated in order to protect themselves and their family and friends. Were caring for more kids than we have beds for, Dr. James Schneider, head of the pediatric intensive care unit at Long Island Jewish Hospital, said at the time. Most Bay Area counties will follow the state's lead and lift their indoor mask mandate in public settings on Feb. 16. He previously was a reporter and assistant city editor for the Daily Pilot, a Times Community News publication in Orange County, and before that wrote for the Santa Clarita Valley Signal. But waiting for us to be at high community transmission level before making a change would be too late. Violators could be fined 5,000 Hong Kong The only other county that reinstituted indoor masking during this latest wave, Alameda, rescinded the order three weeks later, and the efficacy of that short-lived mandate has been called into question. Third California county turns mask recommendation into mandate. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/, https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/index.html, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index-sp.html, https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus, Los Angeles County (excl. Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Monday in a press conference that the state will reassess the current mask requirement for schools on Feb. 28. From June 27 to July 3, the number of sequenced Delta variants was 124, 71% of all sequences collected that week. Mandate to last a month until Jan. 15, with health officials citing an increase in COVID-19 cases since Thanksgiving. Fresno County Sheriff's Office staffs snowcat full Pedestrians wearing face masks walk down Market street in San Francisco, Calif. on August 5, 2021. Though the county is still a few weeks away from possibly mandating indoor masking, health officials have strongly recommended the practice for months and continue to do so. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. This wouldnt be the first time Los Angeles County has acted alone. California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced Wednesday that the previous month-long indoor mask mandate was extended. Can I still get Beyonc tickets? There are sometimes discrepancies between state data and data reported by counties. Because Solano's lagging vaccination rate compared with the rest of the region makes it a poor "control group" to evaluate mask mandates and it's clear that vaccination played a large role in dictating the trajectory of the delta wave it's worth looking to counties outside the Bay Area. Webthe Superior Court of Alameda County lifts its mask mandate, no longer requiring masks in Court-controlled portions of courthouses. Ferrer pointed to studies suggesting universal masking orders have been effective at reducing viral transmission. Masking is currently recommended but not required in every Bay Area county except Solano. Some experts, though, have noted that Alameda Countys mask mandate was the only time a lone county in the San Francisco Bay Area has issued a mask order without other major counties doing so as well. At the end of the day Thursday, the department reported 4,493 new COVID cases and 14 additional deaths, with current hospitalizations hovering at 1,164. San Diego Countys mask mandate didnt keep COVID-19 There are still a number of settings where masking remains mandatory, including healthcare and long-term care facilities, emergency shelters, cooling centers, jails and prisons, and at worksites experiencing a coronavirus outbreak. A student died after being stabbed during a fight at a Santa Rosa high school on Wednesday morning, authorities said. Beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 17 through next Thursday, July 22 at County-run vaccination sites, LA City sites, and St. Johns Well Child and Family Center sites, everyone 18 and older coming to get a vaccine will have an opportunity to win one of seven packages of tickets to family fun at the Staples Center, including performances by the Harlem Globetrotters, Disney on Ice, and the Gold Over America tour starring Simone Biles. Children under two years old are exempt at all times, due to the risk of suffocation. Click here to open it in a new window. As COVID infections continue to climb, Los Angeles authorities are urging residents to follow through with vaccination. When Gov. The renewed focus on masking comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing face coverings indoors in parts of the country where the delta variant is driving infection outbreaks. LB and Pas) 1196893, Los Angeles County (excl. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). According to the state, California educates 12% of the country's students in kindergarten through the 12th grade, yet with its stricter policies, has only accounted for 1% of school closures due to COVID-19. Editor's note: The data in the chart above comes from the California Department of Public Health. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. He is an East Bay native who has a Master's degree in journalism from Stanford University. We are not asking you to forgo activities you love, Ferrer said. Before anyone draws any sweeping conclusions from this data, it's worth pointing out that mask mandates do not always equate to universal masking, and a lack of mask mandates does not mean that no one in a county is wearing masks voluntarily. People for whom seeing the mouth is essential for communication - hearing impaired or those communicating with a person who is hearing impaired. Unfortunately, they dont all agree. If your child begins their two-dose series for the Pfizer vaccine today, they would be able to get their second dose of the vaccine on August 5 and would be fully vaccinated as of August 19. County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Communications & Public Affairs 313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 806 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Phone: (213) 240-8144 Fax: (213) 481-1406 media@ph.lacounty.gov. Whatever mask you wear, make sure it fits to your face closely and without gaps. Folks have pretty much moved on from the coronavirus outbreak, though those directly affected continue to deal with the health, economic and emotional impact. Eric Ting is SFGATE's politics editor. The greatest crime is telling people that Covid is just a cold., COVID-19 Daily Update:December 1, 2022New Cases: 4,493 (3,547,200 to date)New Deaths: 14 (34,199 to date)Current Hospitalizations: 1,164Todays Positivity Rate: 13.4% pic.twitter.com/vw21WauLK8. Another person tweeted, The only city that is chomping at the bit to bring masks back is Los Angeles. The quick development of coronavirus vaccines changed the game and could do so again if the process can be replicated when another deadly outbreak hits or, ideally, before it. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, state will reassess the current mask requirement for schools, lifted the universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings, Mask mandate to remain in place for CA schools as guidelines lift for other indoor activities, Mask mandates to be lifted in almost all of Bay Area, Could the pandemic end soon? The Celine Dion, Grupo Firma, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, and Dan and Shay at Staples Center tickets, and box seats to four classical concerts at the Hollywood Bowl sweepstakes is in effect through today. "Masks are an effective tool to minimize spread of the virus and future variants, especially when transmission rates are high. The latest rate was 10.5 new weekly hospitalizations for every 100,000 residents, according to the county Department of Public Health. But again, the variables make that difficult to assess. 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