San Diego County residents required to wear face coverings in public starting May 1
Face coverings will be required when within 6 feet of another person who is not a household contact. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Beginning May 1, all San Diego County residents will be required to wear cloth face coverings in public when within 6 feet of another person who is not a household contact. "When you wear a face covering, you protect those around you," said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, "When others use a face covering, they protect you." The cloth facial coverings, which will be required until further notice, don't have to be hospital grade but should cover the nose and mouth. Homemade masks, bandanas, scarves and neck gaiters are acceptable, since these items can be ...