endobj 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. If the proposal passes, it will give the administrative power back to supervisors and change their COVID response to a long-term maintenance of the virus. So, what is an endemic and how do we get there? But other counties, especially those where vaccine rates are low, are seeing a greater rate of increase that could pressure hospital capacity. The new order applies to Stanislaus County, which has not been under a mask requirement for a month. Olsen said the county hoped to release details of the order earlier. 4 0 obj 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. 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. Ferrer insisted, however, that even when state and local emergency declarations end, public health officials "will continue to work to ensure the public is informed, resources are available to limit transmission and severe illness and that we'll all be prepared to move forward together.". Gov. London Breed: San Franciscos mayor beat progressives to get the job by focusing on being tough on crime and addressing homelessness. Gov. California currently has the 11th lowest COVID-19 death rate per capita in the country, according to data compiled by The Times. endobj Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Stanislaus County's local health order will remain in place, even if the board votes to remove the county's emergency order Tuesday. The state's mask mandate for everyone in indoor public spaces and workplaces is expiring on Feb. 15; the state's masking guidance will revert to the one in place prior to Dec. 15, requiring masking for unvaccinated individuals in indoor public settings and for everyone in settings like public transit.. California is better prepared and thats because we have a serious Legislature and the health ecosystem in California is second to none in the country, Newsom said. STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. Health officials in Stanislaus County are dropping their local face covering mandate that has been in place since September . We are following the state guidance, Kamlesh Kaur, a spokeswoman for county public health, said Monday afternoon. 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.". "No, we don't want to abandon those tools that got us to this place but with effective vaccines and testing abundantly available we can move on to the next phase of our response to COVID-19.". Stanislaus County residents can break open a new package of face masks now that the state is requiring masks to prevent a severe winter surge of coronavirus illness. " A health officer always has authority to mitigate the impact of communicable diseases," she said. Kaur said the level of disease transmission has essentially plateaued and is not increasing rapidly at this time. The case rates in some counties remain very low, such as in the Bay Area. % Keeping the hippie dream alive: DoubleBlind, a California media company, is trying to revive the psychedelic spirit for a new generation. 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. And so we'll be looking forward to putting out that plan uh, in a matter of days as well. So I think in many ways those factors will be answered as we relates to putting out our detailed plan. While face coverings may be uncomfortable and inconvenient, they are a small sacrifice in comparison to protecting other peoples health and revitalizing our economy, Olsen said. "We're anxiously awaiting like everyone else if there are going to be changes there," she said. My position hasnt changed on any of this for three months, Dirkse said. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "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.". My co-workers have all had it. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? And many of the new shops are run by nonwhite booksellers, a major shift in an industry that has long lacked diversity. People watching The Shins perform during the Just Like Heaven music festival in Pasadena in May. l@. Dec. 6. photo of shoppers, some wearing masks, some not, make their way along Santee Alley in Los Angeles. I've been previewing this last month because we've been working on it for more than a month are endemic plan? In Stanislaus County the Board of Supervisors is looking to end their local emergency order. State health officials announced the universal mask order Monday. All rights reserved. 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. The cities of Pasadena and Long Beach, which have their own independent health departments, have said. I think we're at 27.5% this morning in 5 to 11 year olds receiving um their vaccines. Medicare Sales Field Agent - San Joaquin /Stanislaus County CA. The previous guidelines required a test within 72 hours. Let us know at CAtoday@nytimes.com. We saw a rally like weve never seen before, Hill said. Bruces Beach: Los Angeles County officials presented the deed to an oceanfront property to the heirs of a Black couple who built a beach resort for African Americans there a century ago, The Associated Press reports. %PDF-1.7 Those counties are: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and the city of Berkeley One exception is Santa Clara, the most populous in the region, with nearly 2 million people. The county still has a goal of opening those establishments by July 1, Olsen said. Fee: California could soon add a fee of up to 10 cents to wine and liquor bottles, The San Francisco Chronicle reports. The state also will recommend that those who travel in or out of California get tested for COVID-19 within three to five days. Um, everybody has strong opinions, uh, local boards and superintendents county, uh, and the like, and we are getting closer and closer uh, to making public and announcement on mask wearing in our public schools and no one looks forward to that more than I do. After a Sacramento County Superior Court judge granted more time to gather petition signatures because of the pandemic, Republicans forced a vote to recall the governor the following year. His coverage of public health, medicine, consumer health issues and the business of health care has appeared in The Bee for 15 years. This story was originally published December 13, 2021, 4:29 PM. We recommend our community members to wear face coverings and follow the other recommendations to stay protected.. Below are the responses weve received from NorCal counties. So at what point will the state lifted school mask mandate. There is so much resistance to wearing a simple mask; it makes me very sad. "We feel like at this point we are there. That distinction has led to a lot of disagreement about what California officials should do during yet another coronavirus wave. Its ineffective and cruel, and punishes the very people low-wage workers whom the public health director pretends to want to protect. 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. <>/Metadata 269 0 R/ViewerPreferences 270 0 R>> Local hospitals are caring for about 80 patients infected with COVID-19, including 23 in intensive care. You can reach the team at CAtoday@nytimes.com. Several other countries and territories in Asia have been rolling back COVID-19 restrictions as leaders look to shift to an endemic phase. The California Department of Public Health made the announcement Wednesday following new guidance on a national level asking Americans who live in areas with "substantial or high" virus. The change wont make much of a difference in the daily lives of most Californians but could eventually affect the cost of and access to treatment and preventive services. The state's mask mandate for everyone in indoor public spaces and workplaces is expiring on Feb. 15; the state's masking guidance will revert to the one in place prior to Dec. 15, requiring masking for unvaccinated individuals in indoor public settings and for everyone in settings like public transit. San Joaquin County: On Feb. 15, San Joaquin County will go back to its previous indoor mask recommendation as detailed here.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. Although Newsom and Abbott took divergent paths, Erben said Abbott was absolutely excoriated by the conservative right for his early mask rules. The indoor mask mandate is expected to be in effect until Jan. 15, 2022 . 15, 2021, the average daily case rate of COVID-19 in Stanislaus County has increased 9-fold and the testing positivity rate has risen 4-fold. The resolution detailed: "As there is now a level of protection against severe COVID-19 in most county residents, diseasemanagement shifts from pandemic-related strategies to a new focus recognizing COVID-19 will likely reach endemic status in 2022 and join other common respiratory illnesses circulating in the community.". First published on July 19, 2021 / 4:50 PM. 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. Kristin Olsen, chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, disclosed the countys plans during Wednesdays update on the Stanemergency Facebook page. And over the past few days, hundreds of you have weighed in. If we reach that level, Blumberg believes would could see fewer restrictions. Masks will still be required in health care settings. But verify. Thus far, Stanislaus County health officials have not issued new recommendations. We are small and cannot afford to have any cases, let alone an outbreak. . As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The Democratic governor declared the state of emergency three years ago, giving himself broad executive powers to protect Californians from an unpredictable and deadly virus. I have every bit of sympathy for any chief executive of a state during the COVID pandemic, Erben said. |~ECJ?4@CMR57]#V9^yIBS{69H[o8geIEUwv,q Ib Stanislaus County's mask mandate was revoked Monday for some individuals, according to public health officials. Ferrer noted that some requirements -- such as mandatory mask-wearing at health care facilities -- are state orders, not county. Sacramento County and Yolo County had previously imposed local mask mandates. We will be looking for recommendations and guidance from the state.". Remember there's 1050 school districts in California, 10,500 plus schools. People dont have to wear a mask when eating at a restaurant or swimming, walking, running, cycling or doing other exercise. 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. 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. Times. Among them is the The Salt Eaters Bookshop, a store in Inglewood that specializes in books by and about Black women, girls and nonbinary people. STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) Some residents in Stanislaus County are now being urged to wear masks indoors, even if fully vaccinated, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The county also continues to promote coronavirus vaccination and booster shots as a way to avoid a serious case of COVID-19. I'm gonna ask a bit more on that though because the universal statewide mask mandate, like you said expires february 15th. The situation is slightly less clear for the uninsured, who should be able to access the governments stockpile of COVID-19 drugs and vaccines until at least this summer. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, California will end its statewide indoor masking requirement, 11 San Francisco Bay Area counties said they will also follow the states lead and lift their mask requirements, Your Privacy Choices/(Opt-Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). UC Davis experts advised people in high-risk categories to remain cautious and stay up to date on vaccinations. Please include your name and location. 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. Although the county health website says "all residents are mandated to follow CDPH for the Use of Face. People wear face masks in the MTR station, a day before government gets rid of the mask rule in Hong Kong, Feb. 28, 2023. An infected person can spread the virus before symptoms appear. But the evidence is shakier on whether mandating that people wear masks is an effective strategy. I think Gov. The county has a Public Health Immunization Clinic, at 401 Paradise Road in Modesto, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The is no mask mandate for fully-vaccinated individuals in Stanislaus County. You DO NOT need a Mask if you: Are working alone in a closed office or room Are actively eating/drinking Are swimming or showering in a fitness facility Are obtaining a medical/cosmetic service involving the nose or face that requires you to remove your mask Are specifically exempted from wearing face masks based on other CDPH guidance. Federal government officials have said the Biden administration is seeking to ensure that supplies remain available beyond that time. 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. The Omicron wave is receding, but COVID-19 will continue to be with us. "That would be something like influenza. 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.The Associated Press contributed to this report. 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. Do Californians Want Mask Mandates to Come Back? 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. Californias chief executive has been careful to avoid declaring victory over the virus, but in June 2021 he proclaimed at a reopening celebration at Universal Studios that the state was ready to turn the page. Later that year, another wave of the virus led to more restrictions. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCRA-TV. One of the mandates set to be lifted is a requirement that people who are exposed to COVID-19 wear a mask for 10 days. "There are other health officer orders that aren't done under emergency declaration. ABC News' Britt Clennett contributed to this report. Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. Dirkse said he will wait for the order to come out before making that determination for deputies. The new novel The Pink Hotel sets a honeymooning couple in a fancy Beverly Hills establishment during a summer of unrest in Los Angeles. Heres todays Mini Crossword, and a clue: Opposite of tight (five letters). Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Ill be back tomorrow. )DjK/;{dp _,|F/A]R{KW\.iA}D/eJC3rn8dr-:p".PyE2wwD@("VZ&% :.^a"3Urq )0mKlRyeRFQ &U\.yJ}F 2-=tx&:GhcS_:VS8WI**qpiP_YXyWTb{@- gS{#1j1\RTMjl Catching COVID gives you durable protection from virus, study finds. Newsom said Wednesday that the state will soon announce an endemic plan that would include updated guidance on schools on the states mask mandate for students. And how can we create criteria in terms of community surveillance and an approach to this uh pandemic as we transition into an endemic phase where we can address the latter part of your question, which was the impacts of these rules and regulations and requirements, particularly on small businesses, individuals and the like. More information on vaccine clinics is. Listed on 2023-03-01. 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. "I think it has limited our ability to serve the public," explained Board Chairman, Terry Withrow. The governor, accused by conservatives of abusing his powers, noted that California is ending its state COVID emergency while Republican-led Texas is not. Bay Area Rapid Transit lifted its mandate, an indoor mask mandate to take effect later this month, my colleagues Tara Parker-Pope and Knvul Sheikh have explained, revive the psychedelic spirit for a new generation, a famous attraction thats not to be missed. &8 M[Re\SYI%0`a@MccPhs7VU |9yl7 Why did city wait? I want to see other people smile and understand what they say. Linda Ledgerwood, Walnut Creek, I realize that everyone is over the pandemic, nobody enjoys wearing a mask, but shouldnt we do what we can to protect ourselves and others? We must learn to live with COVID-19. Public health officials in the county said fewer than half 45% of residents aged 12 and older are fully vaccinated. UaNg8ZipZ[ty~* PYHPp;+PamYo_EvmUsF)N @ @N$0oqFcz7#NHHP:c-P.^P2X 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. Ghaly pointed to rising cases in Riverside, San Bernardino, Modoc and Inyo counties and the Central Valley. Locally, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to end the county's local emergency declarations due to COVID-19 at the end of March, while warning that the move doesn't mean the virus no longer poses a threat. The rise in transmission is occurring only a month after California's reopening and mask requirements were . The union cited the standard public health advice that masking is one of the layers of. 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. Moving away from requiring everybody to wear masks indoors is a first step toward living with COVID-19. There's tremendous progress. Meanwhile, leaders in his own party at times criticized his decisions. "Eventually, it's going to get to the point where it's the cold or the flu," said Robert Wallace. We have had cases of Covid within our work force, but not one case of workplace transmission. / Good Day Sacramento. Gavin Newsoms political career. Guih Moving away from requiring everybody to wear masks indoors is a first step toward living with COVID-19. And we have been working now for weeks With our education partners. I want to be understood when I speak. Stanislaus County has watched COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations sharply increase since the reopening process began May 20, including a one-day jump of 102 cases Sunday. Heres what it means for you, Catching COVID may increase chances of developing an autoimmune disease, study says, What to do if your COVID test expires or if you test positive? Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. Stanislaus County is reinstating its indoor mask mandate as coronavirus infections continue to surge upward. "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. " My promise is before we get to the end of March we will have made that decision and we will have plenty of time to communicate our decision and also to hear back from folks about concerns. This is effective immediately.A release from the Stanislaus County Health Office . 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. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Public health officials said the county saw an abrupt rise in infections last week, which nearly doubled the new case count of the week prior. "Yes, COVID-19 is still with us," Supervisor Hilda Solis said. Indoor venues, such as casinos, can set requirements at their discretion. Health experts at the state, local and international level agree face masks are an important tool in reducing the spread of COVID-19, Olsen said. City News Service contributed to this report. "It doesn't occur in a pandemic, it's not wildly out of control and it's not totally eliminated," he said. 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. Douglas firs: This 500-year-old tree in California has a story to tell. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- 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. Sheriff Jeff Dirkse and Modesto Police Chief Galen Carroll told The Modesto Bee that they have no plans to enforce it. In a press . But can you specifically outline what factors you're looking for in making that decision? 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. The Sacramento County Sheriff's office said in a statement this week it would not enforce the mask mandate. 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. And I think that what they did in the beginning, and Id say this about anyone, was heroic, and they took huge political risk in a time where nobody knew what the right answers were.. After initially requiring masks in indoor public places from July 2020 until the following March, Abbott changed course months later and has used his emergency powers to prevent cities and counties from instituting their own mask requirements and vaccine mandates. We fear the mask mandates and fights over masks more than we do the darn virus! Hugo Schwyzer, Hawthorne, Mask mandates should be reinstated whenever there is a surge. Of California's 58 counties, only L.A. County has mandated that masks be worn indoors. 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And, until this surge slows, thats what I will continue to do, with or without the mandate. One important detail is how the order will be enforced. 2 0 obj Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. It will help safeguard public health and also enable the countys public health officer to approve the reopening of more businesses and activities. The recommendation from the county asks those 65 and up, or those who live with others that are 65 and older, have risk factors for the virus or have any medical conditions to mask up indoors. If you're curious, uh putting out additional information about what's next for masking in our public schools. P.S. 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.". Newsom, like pretty much everybody else in California, is really sick of dealing with COVID, said Jack Pitney, a professor of American politics at Claremont McKenna College. February 7, 2022 / 11:38 PM The state guidance comes ahead of anticipated holiday gatherings that could drive up cases. Modesto poised to pay employees $7,500 for working in pandemic. State officials cited an increase in coronavirus cases following the Thanksgiving holiday as a reason for the new universal mask order. Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. It was lifted in November after the seven-day average of COVID-19 cases dropped below 20 per 100,000 population. Starting in early November, drugs and tests will be covered only if obtained from providers in patients insurance networks. 1 0 obj "I mean, it's not going anywhere," said West Sacramento resident Charles Marlborough. We will be looking for recommendations and guidance from the state. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R 30 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> <> 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. Gavin Newsom said this week that California will end its statewide indoor masking requirement for vaccinated people next week. "Mask mandates should be reinstated whenever there is a surge. But scientists say the public can give the insects a boost. Gavin Newsom said this week that California will end its statewide indoor masking requirement for vaccinated people next week. During a Thursday call with reporters, Sacramento County Health Officer Dr. Olivia . I am about to become a grandmother. A person not wearing a mask and refusing to leave a business would be handled the same as it is now for a person refusing to leave a business, Carroll said. "With the masking requirement removed, we are starting to resume to normalcy comprehensively and that will be very beneficial to the economic development, our international competitiveness, as well as our activities which involve everyone in Hong Kong," Lee said. 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. Starting Wednesday, all California residents will be required to wear masks indoors in public places. 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. California will end its COVID-19 state of emergency on Feb. 28. Fire at Salida auto dismantling yard creates visual hazard, slows traffic on Hwy 99, Crop duster crashes in west Stanislaus County, pilot hospitalized, Here are 11 ways to prevent identity theft after data breach at Modesto Police Department, Do not be alarmed. Stanislaus Sheriffs Office responds to 911 calls about lights in sky. Their goals include increase in-person education, community treatment services and ensure testing while allowing their community to go back to normal. So as I said we're a matter of days away uh from putting out that updated recommendation, we continue to allow local control is again we have done in the beginning of this pandemic, and then we'll be putting out detailed strategies of what we're looking for moving forward as it relates to community spread measurements and what the endemic strategy looks like, which I think will begin to answer many of the questions you have. Quarantine and isolation Lo Chung-mau, director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said at the press conference that he expects cases of respiratory viruses, such he expects the peak to be short and that it will have very little impact on public health systems.

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