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

California Lifts State’s COVID Mandates on Health Care Facilities and Providers
A lab technician works in the Emergency Department at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, Calif., on March 11, 2022. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Elizabeth Dowell
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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.
Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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