Those counties are: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and the city of Berkeley. "I think it has limited our ability to serve the public," explained Board Chairman, Terry Withrow. Why did city wait? Carroll said face-covering violators who are told to leave the premises by a business owner would be treated like other low priority trespassing calls. California will lift a statewide COVID-19 mandate requiring masks indoors after Tuesday, Feb. 15 as coronavirus cases related to the omicron variant continue to decline. California's coronavirus emergency declaration officially comes to an end Tuesday, but the change is not expected to have too much of an impact on people. Stanislaus County's mask mandate was revoked Monday for some individuals, according to public health officials. "So by the end of March, some of the health officer orders that were written here in L.A. County by Dr. (Muntu) Davis (the county health officer), would in fact need to be changed if they are going to continue, because some of them were done under an emergency declaration," Ferrer said. Stanislaus County Recommends Masking Up Indoors As Delta Variant Spreads July 19, 2021 / 4:50 PM / CBS Sacramento STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) - Some residents in Stanislaus County are now. KCRA 3 reached out to counties in Northern California for information on what they plan to do when the state's mask mandate expires on Feb. 16. KCRA 3 also reached out to several school districts in the Greater Sacramento area and all said they were awaiting further guidance from the state. Ken Carlson covers county government and health care for The Modesto Bee. And so that's substantially A smaller percentage of our 5 to 11 year olds. But for the time being, masks will still be required for schoolchildren, people who are unvaccinated and for high risk-areas like public transit, nursing homes and other congregate living facilities. I have a disability, and a good number of my friends and loved ones do, too. Supermarkets and retail stores in Stanislaus County have typically complied with COVID-19 mask orders by posting signs instructing customers to wear them while inside the premises. This is our step forward to start to tell everyone we have to get back to living again," he said. Sacramento County and Yolo County had previously imposed local mask mandates. I want to be understood when I speak. Below are the responses weve received from NorCal counties. But can you specifically outline what factors you're looking for in making that decision? If we reach that level, Blumberg believes would could see fewer restrictions. Yolo County: "Yolo County is lifting our masking order because the COVID-19 situation has changed thanks to effective vaccines, effective treatments, and a variant that causes less severe disease, Yolo County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson said in a statement. Dr. Sara Cody, the county's director of public health, said the county will lift its indoor mask mandate when COVID-19 hospitalizations in the jurisdiction are low and stable and the 7-day average of newly confirmed infection cases per day is at or below 550 for at least a week. Dr. Sara Cody, the county's director of public health, said the county will lift its indoor mask mandate when COVID-19 hospitalizations in the jurisdiction are low and stable and the 7-day average of newly confirmed infection cases per day is at or below 550 for at least a week.Changing guidance for school coming? Kaur said county public health does not have any plans for a new county mask order and residents should follow the state guidance. The county will implement the mandatory face covering order Monday. Hahn noted in her motion that the emergency declarations "saved lives and protected the health of county residents." 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCRA-TV. Masks are not required for children younger than 2 years old or for people with medical, mental health or developmental disabilities that prevent them from wearing one. "In the future, if there is a need for something else to be done differently, it will come to our board before that decision happens," said Withrow. Masks are recommended for everyone when levels of COVID-19 infections are higher, depending on CDC COVID-19 Community Level. "Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end to what we have been dealing with the last two years. When combined with social distancing and hand washing, the states top officials hope face coverings will mean fewer people come down with COVID-19 illness. UC Davis experts advised people in high-risk categories to remain cautious and stay up to date on vaccinations. In a surprising and welcome revival after an early pandemic slump, more than 300 new independent bookstores have sprouted across the United States in the past couple of years. And, until this surge slows, thats what I will continue to do, with or without the mandate. The new order applies to Stanislaus County, which has not been under a mask requirement for a month. Moving away from requiring everybody to wear masks indoors is a first step toward living with COVID-19. This is effective immediately.A release from the Stanislaus County Health Office . (Macdonald, 2/14) Dallas Morning News: Walmart And Sam's Club Lift Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Employees COVID-19 hospitalizations have been four times that amount when surges have been at rampant levels during the pandemic. "After looking at all the data, the trends and the fact that the winter surge [of influenza] is nearing the end, in order to give people a very clear message that Hong Kong is resuming to normalcy, I think this is the right time to make the decision," Lee said. The state also will recommend that those who travel in or out of California get tested for COVID-19 within three to five days. You mentioned local control. It will help safeguard public health and also enable the countys public health officer to approve the reopening of more businesses and activities. I've been previewing this last month because we've been working on it for more than a month are endemic plan? The board voted unanimously in support of Supervisor Janice Hahn's motion, which will end the proclamation of a local emergency and the proclamation of a local health emergency on March 31. One important detail is how the order will be enforced. People watching The Shins perform during the Just Like Heaven music festival in Pasadena in May. In preparation for the end of the emergency, Newsom called for new legislation to allow nurses to continue to dispense COVID-19 therapeutics and for laboratory workers to solely process COVID-19 tests. Of California's 58 counties, only L.A. County has mandated that masks be worn indoors. The is no mask mandate for fully-vaccinated individuals in Stanislaus County. We are at a spot where we are comfortable, our rates are going down, our hospitalizations are going down," said Withrow. We saw a rally like weve never seen before, Hill said. San Joaquin County: On Feb. 15, San Joaquin County will go back to its previous indoor mask recommendation as detailed here. The other recommendations include washing hands regularly and safe distancing. El Dorado County: As we have done since the start of the pandemic, El Dorado County will follow the state's lead on this issue. Their goals include increase in-person education, community treatment services and ensure testing while allowing their community to go back to normal. Monarch butterflies: The International Union for Conservation of Nature placed both Western monarchs, often spotted in California, and Eastern monarchs on its endangered species list. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said last week her agency will be reviewing existing health officer orders, noting that some of the requirements in them were enacted under the county's emergency declaration, but others were not. A county mask order ran from early September to mid-November, requiring people to wear face coverings in indoor public places, regardless of their vaccination status. Ive had Covid three times. Dirkse said the expectation is that business owners and managers will require patrons to wear masks. People dont have to wear a mask when eating at a restaurant or swimming, walking, running, cycling or doing other exercise. CE $lXyamAuTA-I. California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the mandate will affect about 50% of Californians who are not currently under a county-level mask mandate. On Tuesday, Hong Kong recorded just 96 COVID-19 cases, according to Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection. Indoor venues, such as casinos, can set requirements at their discretion. In Stanislaus County the Board of Supervisors is looking to end their local emergency order. Thus far, Stanislaus County health officials have not issued new recommendations. But verify. His coverage of public health, medicine, consumer health issues and the business of health care has appeared in The Bee for 15 years. - listing US Job Opportunities, Staffing Agencies, International / Overseas Employment. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. In a perfect world, that wouldnt happen.. And in that endemic plan, I think we'll be able to answer many questions that a lot of you have about, What world are we living in? "It doesn't occur in a pandemic, it's not wildly out of control and it's not totally eliminated," he said. If you're curious, uh putting out additional information about what's next for masking in our public schools. Testing Get tested for COVID-19 if you may have been exposed. "We look forward to a better tomorrow, which is the 1st of March so that we can all put a smile on our faces say, 'Hello, Hong Kong,'" he said, according to Hong Kong Free Press. his own party at times criticized his decisions. Honestly, its such a small ask. Sonya Sones, Santa Monica. Some Stanislaus city workers got thousands in pandemic hazard pay. Gavin Newsom said this week that California will end its statewide indoor masking requirement for vaccinated people next week. "We feel like at this point we are there. School board: A member of the San Francisco school board is under fire for saying that lack of parental encouragement is part of the reason Black and Latino students are unable to focus on or care about school, The San Francisco Standard reports. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Its ineffective and cruel, and punishes the very people low-wage workers whom the public health director pretends to want to protect. Los Angeles, K-Pop isnt the only hot ticket in Koreatown how trot is captivating immigrants, Officials unprepared for epic mountain blizzard, leaving many trapped and desperate, The Week in Photos: California exits pandemic emergency amid a winter landscape, Snowboarder dies at South Lake Tahoe resort, California to alter COVID rules in healthcare settings: Masks and vaccinations not required. "I mean, it's not going anywhere," said West Sacramento resident Charles Marlborough. "It is frustrating, but it will help keep our community safe," said Stanislaus County Public Health Services . Universal masking, for unvaccinated and vaccinated people alike, still is required in Stanislaus County and throughout California on public transit and in emergency shelters, health care. Strategies would change from a pandemic approach to endemic approach. There are no plans for additional health orders., Placer County: Placer County Public Health continues to align with the state's COVID safety measures and does not have COVID-related health orders that are more restrictive than the state's guidance. Anyone can read what you share. More information on vaccine clinics is. July 19, 2021 / 4:50 PM And so we'll be looking forward to putting out that plan uh, in a matter of days as well. Catching COVID gives you durable protection from virus, study finds. Modesto received $45.9 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, which allows cities to pay premium pay. Masks are required in: Healthcare settings Long-term care and adult senior care settings In other settings, masks may be recommended for people who are vulnerable. And many of the new shops are run by nonwhite booksellers, a major shift in an industry that has long lacked diversity. Stanislaus County's local health order will remain in place, even if the board votes to remove the county's emergency order Tuesday. I'm gonna ask a bit more on that though because the universal statewide mask mandate, like you said expires february 15th. STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. Stanislaus County is reinstating its indoor mask mandate as coronavirus infections continue to surge upward. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "Mask mandates should be reinstated whenever there is a surge. All rights reserved. Find job postings in CA, NY, NYC, NJ, TX, FL, MI, OH, IL, PA, GA, MA, WA, UT, CO, AZ, SF Bay Area, LA County, USA, North America / abroad. Lifting the emergency declarations does not automatically mean that all COVID-related restrictions will immediately go away. Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. Since then, Newsom has lifted most restrictions, such as mask requirements, beach closures and business shutdowns prompted by the pandemic. Details will be provided to the public by Friday, Olsen said. Although Newsom and Abbott took divergent paths, Erben said Abbott was absolutely excoriated by the conservative right for his early mask rules. I am about to become a grandmother. As water restrictions take their toll on Southern California, tell us: Whats going on with your lawn? The emergency declaration also allowed Newsom to commandeer private property, including hospitals, medical labs, hotels and motels. This story was originally published December 13, 2021, 4:29 PM. California law requires health plans to cover the cost of COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines and, until November, reimburse the cost of at-home tests. Thanks for reading. "It means it occurs a low enough level and people have enough partial protection that they can make choices themselves whether they want to be protected by the disease or not.". First published on July 19, 2021 / 4:50 PM. Copyright 2023 KABC Television, LLC. Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. The state Department of Public Health said the new state order has limited exceptions. I think we're going to hear from people who want us to move in both directions because that's where we've been with most of the guidance.". stream If they refuse and the business owner or manager wants to have them arrested for trespassing, we will accept their arrest and go from there.. Federal government officials have said the Biden administration is seeking to ensure that supplies remain available beyond that time. In Stanislaus County the Board of Supervisors is looking to end their . The rise in transmission is occurring only a month after California's reopening and mask requirements were . Gavin Newsom declared COVID-19 a public health emergency. Hong Kong is ending its mask mandate Wednesday, becoming one of the world's last cities to drop rules demanding face coverings. Ferrer noted that some requirements -- such as mandatory mask-wearing at health care facilities -- are state orders, not county. x=nH|6&,$>"DDts_MJ-48uh{`Zr}=xX\=M5/Vb~pym[,V{{|U_.B/xM[_o /~Jm'(|?KbjL2_}^:W9eL 5o[8pwN`K^3?4N)-bk"xGRaQBD[byp>}5 ze~5t=}5dK?e$|tK!y),y yz88>J<8{] E0p #x a67#3to}1t#3\q'GW70HlN?2O_ P]Wgdt_G~! D0]\#>JZ\NcG(>{ [xzz+$"DaX=2-&@,wXpK2 l3.+~;!zDF!w3/r9V\2B/%}K2'g&z |ytTtlO3 G e3$r:doQjO`J%MD8?og$";~v yy49o"s0"Q*}?;}]C"P=Pl :m5_=$A2I@:M~s.1!#dR FX C|#o )az+ The California Department of Public Health also reported this year that the state breached 100,000 deaths as a result of the virus. And similar to Newsom, Gov. The governor proclaimed a state of emergency March 4, 2020, at a time when there were only 53 known cases of COVID-19 in California. KCRA 3 reached out to counties in Northern California for information on what they plan to do when the state's mask mandate expires on Feb. 16. Under the state order, face coverings must be worn in stores or any indoor public space, while at work, when visiting the doctors office or pharmacy, riding public transportation or talking with other people in public. A step toward possibly declaring an endemic a move if not made by the state would come from the county's public health officer. The Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is significantly more transmissible than the original virus, has become the predominant strain in the US, in California, and in Stanislaus County. Keeping the hippie dream alive: DoubleBlind, a California media company, is trying to revive the psychedelic spirit for a new generation. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The Stanislaus County case rate dropped as low as 11.8 per 100,000 on Dec. 2 before rising again to 16.4 per 100,000 on Friday. Fraud: A man in Southern California who tried to obtain $27 million in unemployment benefits by falsely claiming his business was affected by the pandemic was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison, The Associated Press reports. As youre probably well aware, the latest Covid surge has reignited a debate about mandatory masking in California. His decisions to enact mask and vaccine mandates and ever-shifting restrictions on businesses and everyday activities turned him into a GOP caricature of oppressive Democratic rule. I still recommend that everybody wears a mask indoors in Yolo County, but it will no longer be required in most settings for fully vaccinated persons starting February 16. Read more here. Sacramento County and Yolo County had previously imposed local mask mandates. I work in a grocery store. In late January, South Korea rolled back face covering requirements for most indoor places. In addition to masking, the state now will require those without proof of vaccination attending events with more than 1,000 people to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day. The previous guidelines required a test within 72 hours. My co-workers have all had it. But for the time being, masks will still be required for schoolchildren, people who are unvaccinated and for high risk-areas like public transit, nursing homes and other congregate living facilities. The county has delayed the opening of personal services like nail salons, tattoo shops and massage therapy until more is known about the recent spikes in coronavirus illness. And hopefully in a matter of days we'll be putting that Good morning Governor Hannah Wiley with the L. A. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. "Sacramento County: We are planning to follow the states lead on lifting the masking mandate. Read more here. We have had cases of Covid within our work force, but not one case of workplace transmission. But it noted that thanks to the widespread availability of vaccines, therapeutics and other measures to combat virus spread and illness, "hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 have dramatically reduced.". However, after China dropped several of its stringent policies in December 2022 and Hong Kong followed suit, it led to a surge of cases not seen since March 2022, according to Our World in Data, which uses data from Johns Hopkins University. <> CalPERS loss: The California Public Employees Retirement System announced its first annual investment loss since the Great Recession, reporting a preliminary drop of 6.1 percent for the fiscal year, The Sacramento Bee reports. The University of California, Irvine, and the San Diego Unified School District reinstated indoor mask requirements on Monday, the same day that Bay Area Rapid Transit lifted its mandate.