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Santa Cruz County in California issued a mask mandate for all indoor settings, including private homes, ahead of the holiday season.
The mandate went into effect at 11:59 p.m. on November 21 and requires “all individuals to wear a face covering when indoors regardless of vaccination status.”
“Unfortunately, a potential winter surge appears to be a significant threat to the health and safety of our community,” said Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel in the announcement. “As we look forward to spending time with those we love during the holidays, it is important to protect vulnerable friends and family members by wearing a mask indoors.
I checked in on this insane mandate , and yes it does require masking at your private residence regardless of your vaccination status
exceptions: if you are alone or with members of your own househould
3. Requirement to Wear Face Coverings Indoors.
a. Regardless of vaccination status, all persons must wear face coverings at all times when
indoors except:
i. in their own residence or another private setting alone or with members of their household; or
ii. working in a closed room or office alone or with members of their household; or
iii. when they are actively performing an activity that cannot be done while wearing a face covering (e.g., actively eating or drinking, swimming or showering in a fitness facility, or obtaining a medical or cosmetic service requiring removal of a face covering); or
iv. as specifically exempted from use of face coverings under the guidance of CDPH at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for- face-coverings.aspx (e.g., to communicate with someone who is hearing impaired or where a face covering poses a safety risk).
For clarity, this Order does not prohibit any otherwise lawful activity but instead requires the use of face coverings indoors to the maximum