What California’s loosening of mask mandate means for residents

MASK UPDATE

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 8 via Twitter that effective Feb. 15 the indoor mask mandate will be lifted for anyone who is vaccinated.

Newsom emphasized that the new case rate has decreased by 65 percent since the omicron peak, and hospitalizations have stabilized across the state. Unvaccinated people will still need to wear masks indoors, he said.

How does this affect Leisure World Seal Beach?

• Masks will no longer be required for the fully vaccinated inside GRF amenities.

• Those who are not vaccinated should continue to mask up.

• GRF staff and employees of contractors will continue to wear masks indoors.

• Masks are still required at all GRF and Mutual meetings on Trust property. • To protect staff, masks are required in GRF business offices.

• Food service in the clubhouses is no longer restricted to a designated area.

Orange County can impose its own restrictions should the metrics of the pandemic change.

The GRF continues to recommend masks for everyone. Attendance at functions where masks are optional or where unvaccinated participants may be present is at the discretion of the resident and his or her guests.

Some clubs and organizations are still choosing not to meet in person, so please verify with their leadership when they plan to return to live meetings. GRF dances have been reinstated, effective this weekend. Clubs that have not updated their status with the Reservations Office are required to do that at least one week before they plan to meet or decide to cancel.

The GRF Board of Directors thanks you for spreading the word and for your cooperation in helping to keep our community safe. For further information, contact kathyt@lwsb.com.