California Dropping Indoor Mask Mandate For Vaccinated People

California is ending its statewide indoor mask mandate for vaccinated individuals next week, while unvaccinated people must continue wearing masks indoors. The state was among the first to implement such mandates. Local areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco may maintain stricter rules. Governor Gavin Newsom attributes the decision to a 65% decrease in COVID-19 cases.

What is the significance of California ending its statewide indoor mask mandate?

Who will still be required to wear masks indoors in California?

Which areas in California may continue to enforce their own mask mandates?

What reasons did Governor Gavin Newsom provide for the change in mask mandates?

How did the COVID cases trend influence the decision to end the mask mandate?