County Eases Outdoor Mask Rules For Fully Vaccinated People

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors in public unless they are in crowded places, San Diego County public health officials announced.

The state has adopted the new CDC mask guidelines and the county has also eased the same restrictions in the region.

"Outdoor activities are deemed the safest, especially for people who are fully vaccinated," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county's public health officer.

"In addition to protecting yourself and others from COVID-19, getting vaccinated allows you to be in public, dine outdoor with friends and attend small gatherings without having to wear a mask."

Masks are still necessary in crowded outdoor events and indoor activities for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, according to the county.

Almost 2.96 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been delivered to the region, and nearly 2.69 million have been logged as administered, according to the county. This number includes both county residents and those who work in the county.

Of those vaccinated to date, more than 1 million county residents have been fully immunized.