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9-23-22: Masks are still required in some settings and strongly recommended in others - see the summary below and details in the Health Officer Order.

Indoor mask wearing rules and recommendations in Los Angeles County change based on federal, state, and county requirements and the LA County CDC COVID-19 community level and transmission rate. LA County’s current community level is LOW and our transmission rate is below 100 cases per 100,000 people in the previous 7 days. For details, see the LA County COVID-19 Response Plan.

YOU* MUST wear a mask:

It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you wear a mask: (Unless required – see You must wear a mask above)

INDIVIDUAL PREFERENCE whether you wear a mask: (Unless required – see You must wear a mask above)

No one can be prevented from wearing a mask to participate in an activity or enter a business.

Note: When masks are required, you are allowed to take off your mask while you are: Actively eating or drinking. Alone in a separate room or space. Showering or swimming. Receiving medical, dental, cosmetic, personal hygiene or personal care services (like a facial or shave) that cannot be done without removing your mask. Receiving or providing a speech, occupational or language therapy session where temporary removal of the mask is necessary, as determined by the therapy provider.

*There are some people who should not wear a mask, such as children younger than 2, people with certain medical conditions or disabilities, and people instructed by their medical provider not to wear a mask. See Who should not wear a mask and Special considerations for persons with communication difficulties or certain disabilities. 

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