Despite CDC changes, SLO County keeping mask mandate for now

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- San Luis Obispo County will continue to keep the mask mandate in the area despite the new CDC mask guidance on Friday.

On Thursday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people will be allowed to not wear their masks indoors and outdoors in a public setting.

On Friday, San Luis Obispo County says residents and visitors will still need to wear their face masks, with few exceptions.

“While we anticipate that State masking guidelines may changes in the weeks ahead, they are currently still in effect, including in workplaces,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “Many local businesses also have masking requirements in place, and I encourage everyone to respect and support these local business rules.”

County Public Health says the CDC's updated recommendations for fully vaccinated people do not apply in situations covered by other federal, state, or local laws, including local business and workplace guidance.

“The most powerful tool we have to protect our community’s health while moving beyond pandemic-related restrictions like masking is the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine,” said Dr. Borenstein. “Now is the time to get vaccinated and put this pandemic behind us.”

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