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That’s not to say that businesses/venues can’t - or won’t - require some kind of verification, he added, but “that isn’t something that’s going to be driven from the state necessarily.” Mark Ghaly, the California health and human services secretary. Misinformation, fear and busy schedules all play a role, experts say.Ī general centralized state “vaccine passport” system, which would provide regularly accessible records of immunization status, remains off the table at the moment, said Dr. Vaccination rates are especially low among Latino men. Misinformation, fear and busy lives are factors Others lack transportation to vaccine sites and are more likely to get the shot if clinics are offered close by and don’t require an appointment.Ĭalifornia Many Latino men haven’t gotten vaccinated.

Some people say they still haven’t gotten vaccinated because they’re worried or unable to take time off work if they suffer from side effects, such as a sore arm, fever and fatigue that might require a vaccinated person to stay home for a day after getting the shot.

Statewide, only about 35% of Latino and 36% of Black residents are at least partially vaccinated, while 52% of white, 48% of Native American and 62% of Asian American residents are at least partially vaccinated. Officials still need to make progress in getting vaccines into the arms of Californians who have been disproportionately less likely to get a shot. What do officials still need to do before June 15? Getting COVID-19 after being vaccinated exceedingly rare in L.A. One exception includes if only members of one unvaccinated household are present and are attending a small outdoor or indoor gathering where everyone else is vaccinated.Ĭalifornia 0.03% chance: Getting coronavirus after being vaccinated incredibly rare in L.A. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people will still be required to wear masks in almost all settings outside the home where they’re in close contact with other people.Currently, people who are fully vaccinated are still required by the state to wear masks in most indoor public settings and only in outdoor settings that are crowded, such as at live performances, parades, fairs, festivals, sports events or other similar settings. Fully vaccinated people by June 15 are expected to no longer need to wear masks in almost all settings, according to expected state rules, although they will still need to wear masks in airports, airplanes, buses, trains and transit stations.Here are the key points of what California can probably expect starting June 15, although details will come out later: The California Department of Public Health may offer more detailed guidance for specific settings, but it will be generally aligned with the CDC. How does this move match up with federal guidance?Ĭalifornia will generally accept the CDC’s recommendations on masking, starting June 15. By June 15, the state will likely loosen quarantine recommendations for unvaccinated people who are traveling within the U.S. They’re also asked to quarantine themselves for seven days, even if they test negative.

Currently, nonessential unvaccinated travelers returning or entering California are still recommended to get tested for the virus before travel and after arrival.

California’s travel advisory will be loosened.

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1, though state officials will assess conditions prior to that to determine how, or whether, to update or extend that guidance.

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The requirement/recommendation for testing and vaccine verification will remain in effect through Oct.

Organizers of outdoor events with more than 10,000 attendees will be recommended, but not required, to do the same, though venues in those instances will have the option of allowing unvaccinated and untested attendees, provided those people wear a mask at all times.

Organizers of indoor events with more than 5,000 people, such as a basketball game, will be required to verify that attendees are either fully vaccinated or have tested negative within 72 hours of the event’s start time.

Restrictions at restaurants, open bars and buffets will go away.

California will generally align with mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

No more coronavirus-related capacity limitations.

No more physical distancing requirements for attendees, customers and guests at almost all businesses and other institutions.

Under new guidance released Friday, here’s what the lay of the land will be, come June 15: The move comes as daily coronavirus cases have plummeted and vaccinations have increased in the state. California is moving forward with a dramatic reopening of the economy on June 15 that will remove nearly all of the restrictions residents have been living with for more than a year.

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