Mask Mandates in Bay Area Health Care Settings Begin Nov. 1
Starting November 1, Bay Area counties in California, including Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo, Contra Costa, and Sonoma, will implement masking mandates in health care settings due to the onset of the winter respiratory virus season. This requirement applies to patients, caregivers, and health care providers in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Health officials advise checking stocks of rapid COVID tests and encourage individuals to get vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, and RSV.