California Residents Must Wear
Masks in Public Under New Order Governor Gavin Newsom issued
the statewide order on Thursday. Gavin Newsom,
via statement Gavin Newsom,
via statement Masks must be worn when taking
public transportation
or going shopping. Work areas, riding on elevators and
walking through parking lots
require masks as well. Masks have to be worn by food service workers
and bus, taxi, and other ride-hailing vehicle drivers. Newsom's administration
says violators could face a
financial penalty and a misdemeanor. Exemptions include children under two years old
and those who can't wear a mask due
to a health condition. Californians who are properly social
distancing outdoors or dining at a
restaurant are also exempt. The order comes after the state
reported a single-day high in
COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.