Governor Newsom Issues Statewide Mask Order
By Marilyn Nelson on June 18, 2020
Californians must wear face coverings in all public spaces under a mandate by Governor Gavin Newsom.
To slow the spread of COVID-19 the California Department of Public Health is requiring everyone to wear a face mask in “high-risk” areas. KCRA.com reports everyone in California must wear masks in the following situations:
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Inside of, or in line to enter, any indoor public space
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Obtaining services from the healthcare sector in settings including, but not limited to, a hospital, pharmacy, medical clinic, laboratory, physician or dental office, veterinary clinic, or blood bank
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Waiting for or riding on public transportation or paratransit or while in a taxi, private car service, or ride-sharing vehicle
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Engaged in work, whether at the workplace or performing work off-site, when:
- Interacting in-person with any member of the public
- Working in any space visited by members of the public, regardless of whether anyone from the public is present at the time
- Working in any space where food is prepared or packaged for sale or distribution to others
- Working in or walking through common areas, such as hallways, stairways, elevators, and parking facilities
- In any room or enclosed area where other people (except for members of the person’s own household or residence) are present and unable to physically distance
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Driving or operating any public transportation or paratransit vehicle, taxi, or private car service or ride-sharing vehicle when passengers are present. When no passengers are present, face coverings are strongly recommended
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While outdoors in public spaces when maintaining a physical distance of 6 feet from persons who are not members of the same household or residence is not feasible
