Dr. Ghaly added, “We know that there’s going to be people who don’t necessarily agree with this, who are tired, who aren’t going to mask. We hope that those are few and far between, that most people see the purpose of doing this over the next month as something to protect them and their communities during a very tough time.”
California requires proof of full vaccination status of people attending mega-events
In addition to the mask mandate, the CDPH is also requiring people to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status when attending mega-events such as concerts, festivals, sporting events among others. The department is also requiring a negative antigen COVID-19 test within one day of the event or a negative PCR test within two days of the event.
Furthermore, the CDPH recommended that all travelers to California from other states or countries must be tested for COVID-19 within three to five days after arrival, regardless of their vaccination status.
CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás J. Aragón said, “Our collective actions can save lives this holiday season. We are already seeing a higher level of transmission this winter and it is important to act now to prevent overwhelming our busy hospitals so we can provide quality health care to all Californians.”
