California Lifts State’s COVID Mandates on Health Care Facilities and Providers

California has lifted all government-enforced COVID protocols, with the state no longer requiring medical professionals to wear masks, allowing local management to apply their own protocols. The lifting of mandates came into effect on April 3.
Californians can be mask free inside any health care setting, including high-risk locations, elderly care centers, places that serve people experiencing homelessness, and correctional facilities, as stated by the new guidelines.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) initially made the announcement in March 2023 and detailed their updated COVID guidelines.
According to the new guidelines, health care workers are no longer required to get vaccinated if they choose not to….}