News Update

California reconsidering school mask rules

With the state’s indoor masking requirement expiring Feb. 15, California public health officials said Monday they are also considering updating the masking requirements at schools.

Currently, all K-12 students in California are required to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Several other states this week announced plans to lift their mask mandates for schools as cases from the omicron surge continued to drop.

“The state is continuing to work with education, public health and community leaders to update masking requirements at schools to adapt to changing conditions and ensure the safety of kids, teachers and staff,” California public health officials said in their statement Monday.

Additional adjustments to the state’s policies will be announced in the coming week, they said.