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C.A.R. Explains New State Masking Guidance Effective March 1
The California Department of Public Health has revised its State Masking Guidance and the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has provided the following explanation:
Effective March 1, 2022, the current requirement that unvaccinated individuals mask in indoor public settings has been revised to a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, continue indoor masking. This new guidance will affect real estate activities such as showings and open houses.
However, universal masking will remain required in specified high-risk settings (which does not include real estate related activities) such as K-12 schools, public transport, emergency shelters, and health care settings. After March 11, 2022, the universal masking requirement for K-12 and childcare settings will terminate.
In workplaces, employers will continue to be subject to the CalOSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) and should consult those regulations for additional applicable requirements. Masks will continue to be required for visitors to the SAMCAR office.
Local health jurisdictions and entities may continue to implement additional requirements that go beyond this statewide guidance based on local circumstances. Members are advised to check with local authorities for such updates.
These requirements and recommendations will continue to be updated as CDPH continues to assess conditions on an ongoing basis.
