Gov. Newsom says California to ease face mask rule to align with CDC guidance
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and last updated 2021-04-27 15:31:34-04
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday the state will loosen its COVID-19 mask mandate to align with new federal guidance saying that fully vaccinated people can gather outdoors or dine at an outdoor restaurant without face coverings.
The new guidance was issued Tuesday morning by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House briefing that for people fully vaccinated against COVID, things are much safer for you than those who are not fully vaccinated.