June 15, 2021
California Re-Opening: Everything You Need to Know
Here are the key points of what California can probably expect starting June 15, although details will come out later:
- 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. 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.
- For now, workers must continue to wear masks and practice physical distancing unless they’re alone — either in a room or outside. Workers can remove masks when eating or drinking, but must physically distance themselves from others.
- 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. 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.
- No more physical distancing requirements for attendees, customers and guests at almost all businesses and other institutions.
- No more coronavirus-related capacity limitations.
- California will generally align with mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Restrictions at restaurants, open bars and buffets will go away.
- 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.
- 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.
- The requirement/recommendation for testing and vaccine verification will remain in effect through Oct. 1, though state officials will assess conditions prior to that to determine how, or whether, to update or extend that guidance.
- California’s travel advisory will be loosened. Currently, nonessential unvaccinated travelers returning or entering California are still recommended to get tested for the virus before travel and after arrival. They’re also asked to quarantine themselves for seven days, even if they test negative. By June 15, the state will likely loosen quarantine recommendations for unvaccinated people who are traveling within the U.S.
- Can you still wear a mask if you want? Yes. In fact, Cal/OSHA rules ban companies from forcing workers to take off a mask if they choose to wear one.
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With their doors closed to the public for more than a year, the Monterey Bay Aquarium was forced to make difficult decisions while finding new ways to engage our audiences and contribute to the Monterey County community.
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RSVP: 112th Annual Awards Dinner
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This year, we have created a new category of sponsorship for the Annual Awards Dinner: it is the “FRIENDS” category. Each person, member or not, who wishes to show support to one of the award recipients can have their name displayed on the electronic program during the evening. There will be an advertising section in the Monterey County Weekly after the conclusion of this signature event and we will feature all sponsors, including the “FRIENDS.”
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Please forward this e-blast to your colleagues, customers, clients, friends, family and fellow community members!
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