PASADENA, Calif.—The California Department of Public Health continues to adjust masking guidance to reflect reduced COVID-19 transmission and higher vaccination rates across many communities. Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) will align school masking measures with the state and shift to strongly recommending indoor masking requirements at childcare sites and K-12 schools beginning March 12. School districts and campuses may continue to require masking at schools and during school activities, and are encouraged to consult with teachers, staff, parents and students...
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City of Pasadena Announces Updated Mask Requirements
PASADENA, Calif.—On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the County of Los Angeles released a new health order that relaxes masking requirements for fully vaccinated people in certain settings. Because of steady improvement in COVID-19 metrics, a high local vaccination rate, and anticipated adjustments to guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pasadena—as a separate health jurisdiction—will issue an updated health order, effective Feb. 26. This order will give fully vaccinated people the option to either wear or remove masks...
Pasadena To Align With State June 15 Masking Guidelines
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) will align with the state's masking guidance that reflects the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations and provides information about higher risk settings where masks are required. Starting Tuesday, June 15, masks will not be required for fully-vaccinated individuals, except in the following settings where masks are required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status: On public transit (examples: airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, and ride-shares) and in transportation hubs...