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Announcement 3/10/2023:

On March, 3, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a press release regarding COVID-19 Guidance and reminded Californians that vaccines, testing, and treatment remain available.

In the press release, CDPH summarized changes in the following guidance:

Guidance for Face Coverings (ca.gov) - Effective 4/3/2023
Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine for COVID-19 (ca.gov) - Effective 3/13/2023
- Removes recommendation to test in order to leave isolation before Day 10, if the individual is well with no symptoms, or symptoms are mild or improving and are fever free for 24 hours.
- After ending isolation, persons may remove their mask sooner than Day 10 with two sequential negative tests one day apart.
- Updates definition of infectious period:
  - For symptomatic confirmed cases, 2 days before the confirmed case had any symptoms (symptom onset date is Day 0) through Days 5-10 after symptoms first appeared AND 24 hours have passed with no fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications, and symptoms have improved, OR
  - For asymptomatic confirmed cases, 2 days before the positive specimen collection date (collection date is Day 0) through Day 5 after positive specimen collection date for their first positive COVID-19 test.
In workplaces, employers and employees are subject to either the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations or the Cal/OSHA Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) PDF Standard and should consult those regulations for additional applicable requirements.

Per this April 12th update, a close contact is now defined as:

someone sharing the same indoor airspace of 400,000 or fewer cubic feet per floor (home, clinic waiting room, airplane etc.) for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period during an infected person's (laboratory-confirmed or a clinical diagnosis) infectious period -OR-
Within a large indoor space greater than 400,000 cubic feet (warehouses, large retail stores, food processing facilities), as being within 6 feet of the infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period during a confirmed case's infectious period.

It is crucial that individuals who are positive, test negative on Day 5 to be release from isolation after Day 5 AND satisfy other criteria outlined in the guidance. If an individual is unable to obtain a COVID-19 test or do not test negative on Day 5, per CDPH, they must isolate for the full 10 days of isolation (in effect until March 12, 2023).

For all CDPH guidance documents, please visit CDPH Latest Guidance Documents page.

Public Health Advisory

CDPH Guidances and Public Health Officer Orders - Updated September 14, 2022. For all health care settings related public health officer orders, please see the Health Care Settings & Congregate Settings section.

Health Care Settings & Congregate Settings

Additional Guidance

Guidance For Face Covering

Employers and Employee Guidances

Employer Guidance

All employers are subject to the COVID-19 Cal/OSHA Non-Emergency Regulations .

Cal/OSHA Employers and Workers Isolation and Quarantine Fact Sheet

Employees Health & Safety

Did you know? If you believe you have contracted COVID-19 from work, you are eligible to file a worker's compensation claim.

Please visit the CDPH website for more information about workplace health & safety resources: For Workers - Health & Safety Resources (ca.gov)

COVID-19 International Travel

COVID-19 International Travel Guidance - CDC

View the full International and Domestic Guidance on the CDC website. Also viewable on the CDC website: COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination

For international travel:

Before you leave the U.S.
- Get up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccines before you travel.
- Find out when you can get your booster and where to get a vaccine or booster.
- COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting people—especially those who are boosted— from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and even dying.
- Follow all requirements of transportation operators (such as airlines, cruise lines, buses) and any requirements, including mask wearing, proof of vaccination, or testing at your destination.

After your arrival to the U.S., ALL Travelers are recommended by CDC:
- Get tested with a COVID-19 viral test 3-5 days after travel
- Self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms (repeat testing if needed).
- Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements after travel.
If you have been exposed, Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

Other updates include:
- Check your destination’s COVID-19 situation and travel requirements before traveling. Countries may have their own entry and exit requirements.
- Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required in indoor areas of public transportation (including airplanes) traveling into, within, or out of the United States and indoors in U.S. transportation hubs (including airports).

Here is quick flowchart for those traveling to the U.S. from a foreign country by air.

COVID-19 Domestic Travel

Please visit the CDC website to view further information regarding both domestic and international travel.

Domestic Travel Latest Updates

Get up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before you travel.
- Find out when you can get your booster and where to get a vaccine or booster.
- COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting people—especially those who are boosted— from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and even dying.
Check your destination’s COVID-19 situation before traveling. State, local, and territorial governments may have travel restrictions in place.
Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth as recommended by CDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Masks.
Do not travel if you have been exposed to COVID-19, you are sick, or if you test positive for COVID-19.
Consider getting tested both before and after your trip.
- Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip.
After Traveling (All travelers)
- - Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after returning from travel if your travel involved greater risk of exposure .
    - Check for COVID-19 testing locations near you
  - Monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms
- Should follow state and local guidance - CDPH CDC Travel Guidelines

Quick Fact Sheets & Guidances

Videos and Supplemental Information

Archived - Public Health Orders and Amendments from Dr. Luu

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