Though the Newsom administration has thus far deferred to counties, that could change if California continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
With the spread of COVID-19 on the rise, Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a delicate decision over whether to again impose statewide mask requirements in all indoor public places and risk upsetting Californians just weeks before they decide if he should be recalled from office.
“I see counties all up and down the state, including up here, that are recommending mask-wearing indoors,” Newsom said, before pointing out that the American Academy of Pediatrics is “basically aligned” with the state’s controversial mask mandate in schools.L.A. County now requires masks in indoor public places, opening a new battle line as the coronavirus is rising significantly among the unvaccinated.
Any decision could prove to be politically volatile for Newsom, given the politicization of COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions largely driven by Republican leaders, including former President Trump, and conservative media. Republicans hoping to replace Newsom after the Sept. 14 recall election already have seized on the issue of new mask mandates as another example of government overreach.
“Republicans and ‘yes’ voters view these as personal decisions, and, you know, the imposition of these kinds of mandates doesn’t sit well with that portion of the electorate,” DiCamillo said.Prospective candidates have just over two weeks to decide whether to jump into an expected frenzied race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“I think a lot of people that are vaccinated, who have done what they were asked to do, will feel really put out,” he said. “I think going backwards on mandates has a lot of political risk. It’s a slippery slope. The next thing that’s gonna happen is that health officials will be pushing for restrictions on inside dining again.
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