Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
As California enters the next phase with #COVID19, we will continue to be the nation’s model for readiness, building on what we have learned over the past two years to meet the COVID-19 challenges that lie ahead. Our state’s ability to be prepared and remain flexible will make us SMARTER at managing COVID-19 and future emergencies. SMARTER Plan.
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Don't |
Get vaccinated |
Lose your proof of vaccination |
Wear a mask where required, in public indoor spaces, and on public transit | Think you can’t get the virus or pass it on because you feel well |
Turn on exposure notifications on your phone | Assume everyone is vaccinated |
Get tested if you’re sick | Expect all COVID-19 rules everywhere to be lifted |
Honor mask rules in place at a private business | Travel into the U.S. without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test |
Get tested if required by your workplace | Attend large events if you’re sick |
Wear a mask when you travel | Travel if you’re sick |
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VaccinationsGet vaccinated, and get your kids 5 and older vaccinated. It’s our best tool to end the pandemic. Vaccination is safe, effective, and free. |
MasksWear a mask to keep from spreading the virus to those with no defense, like the immune-compromised and children under 5. |
TestingGet tested for COVID-19 if you may have been exposed. It’s free and confidential for everyone in California. |
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Exposure notificationsTurn on exposure notifications in your Apple or Android phone. CA Notify can then alert you if you’ve been near someone who tested positive. |
Education and childcareAs kids return to in-person learning, find out the requirements for masking, vaccinating, and testing. |
Workplace safetyEmployers are responsible for keeping the work environment safe. See the state’s rules and standards to support this. |
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Mega-eventsMega-events are indoor events with 1,000 or more people and outdoor events with 10,000 or more people. Attendee rules apply for each. |
TravelKeep California healthy and our communities open by following CDC travel guidelines. |
Isolation and quarantineFind out how long to stay home and avoid others if you test positive or are exposed to COVID-19. |