Some Bay Area Businesses Receive Exemption From State Mask Mandate

San Francisco CA

16 December, 2021

3:55 PM

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CBS San Francisco December 15, 2021 SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Though California has again mandated masks in indoor public settings, the state granted exemptions to Contra Costa, Marin and San Francisco counties for gyms and other businesses already requiring all patrons to be totally vaccinated. The previous mandate was lifted Nov. 1. But rising case numbers statewide and the looming threat of the new Omicron variant prompted the state to again require masks in most public places, at least until Jan. 15. "The limited exceptions we made are for very low-risk scenarios where everyone is vaccinated," Dr. Chris Farnitano, health officer for Contra Costa County, said in a statement. "Our community already understands and is following these rules and it would be confusing to change them for just one month." Read more on CBS San Francisco. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.