County, state, and federal rules require masks for everyone* 2 years of age
and older in some locations (see table).
It is strongly
recommended that people continue to wear masks that
fit and filter well in all indoor public places. The
spread of COVID-19 continues to be a significant risk for
many in Los Angeles County
EVERYONE* MUST wear a mask:
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- On all forms of public
transportation in LA County. This
includes trains, buses, taxis and ride-shares.
- In all indoor transportation hubs in
LA County, including airport and bus terminals, train
and subway stations, seaports or other
indoor port terminals, or any other
indoor area that serves as a transportation
hub.
- In healthcare settings
- In long-term care settings and adult/senior care facilities
- In state and local correctional facilities and detention centers
- Shelters and cooling centers
- In any other location where it is the policy of the business or venue
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Masks are STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED for EVERYONE in:
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- Airplanes
- Indoor public
settings and businesses such as retail,
restaurants, theaters, family
entertainment centers, cardrooms,
meetings, state and local government
offices that serve the public.
- Indoors at K-12
schools and daycare
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Additional mask recommendations
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- Masks are
strongly recommended indoors or in
crowded outdoor settings for people at
high risk of severe
illness,
or who live with someone who is at high
risk. Masks that provide the
best protection
against COVID-19 should be worn.
Examples include a well-fitting
respirator (e.g., N95, KN95) or a double
mask (a well-fitting cloth mask over a
medical mask).
- Masks are
strongly recommended for people who are
gathering indoors with people who are at
high risk of severe
illness.
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Note: When masks are required, you are allowed to
take off your mask while you are:
- Actively eating or drinking.
- Alone in a separate room or space.
- Showering or swimming.
- Receiving medical, dental, cosmetic, personal hygiene or personal care services (like a facial or shave) that cannot be done without removing your mask.
- Receiving or providing a speech, occupational or language therapy session where temporary removal of the mask is necessary, as determined by the therapy provider.
*There are some people who should not wear a mask, such
as children younger than 2, people with certain medical
conditions or disabilities, and people instructed by their
medical provider not to wear a mask. Children ages 2 to 8
should wear a mask only when under adult supervision. See
Who should not wear a mask and
Special considerations for persons with communication difficulties or
certain disabilities.