California Weighs Dropping Mask Rule for Most Vaccinated Workers

California will consider state rule changes Thursday that could lift mask requirements by the end of the week for most vaccinated workers and ease mandates for those who haven’t received the shot.

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is set to consider the changes recommended by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. If accepted, the revisions to the state’s Covid-19 emergency workplace safety standard would follow Covid-19 public health policies that took effect Tuesday lifting most restrictions on businesses and public gatherings.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said June 14 that if the ...