LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — With both the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention having modified the public health recommendations regarding face coverings, the Lake County Superior Court said it is reinstating the requirement for facial coverings in court facilities.
The changes are effective on Monday, Aug. 2.
In areas of “high transmission,” it is recommended that all individuals wear a proper face covering when indoors, regardless of whether an individual is fully vaccinated.
Over the last few weeks, the number of new cases and the positivity rate in Lake County has increased dramatically, with the county now having the highest case and positivity rates in the state.
“The court has the obligation to reasonably act to protect court staff, participants in court proceedings and all members of the public when at the court while acting to maintain public access to the court and the current scope of operations of the court,” court officials said in a statement.
As a result of the change in public health guidance, the extremely high virus transmission rate in Lake County and that many individuals coming to court may spend substantial time while indoors and in proximity to others, the Superior Court said it is making masking mandatory for everyone coming into a court facility.
For more information visit the court’s website.
Lake County Superior Court reinstates masking requirement
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