County of Santa Clara Public Health Officials Announce 7-Day Rolling Average For New COVID-19 Cases Under 550

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2022

Universal Indoor Mask Requirement Expected to Transition to a Recommendation on March 2; State Indoor Masking Requirements Still Apply for Unvaccinated Individuals and in Certain Settings Regardless of Vaccination Status

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. – The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department announced today that the 7-day rolling average for new COVID-19 cases was 501 on February 24. This marks the first day at 550 cases or lower since updated criteria for modifying the County’s universal indoor masking mandate were announced. If the 7-day rolling average of new daily cases remains at or below 550 for 7 consecutive days, the indoor masking requirement would no longer be mandatory beginning March 2. However, even after this occurs, it is still strongly recommended for the public to wear masks when indoors in public spaces regardless of vaccination status.

In addition, the State’s rules will continue to require all unvaccinated persons to mask in indoor public settings. The State also requires universal indoor masking regardless of vaccination status in many settings, including all K-12 schools, childcare facilities, public transit, healthcare facilities, shelters, jails, and long-term care facilities. For information on the State’s requirements, visit: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx.