HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.15.21 Updated Face Covering Guidance for Butte County Employees
From:CountywideNotification
To:Agriculture;Assessor;Auditor;Baldwin, Denise;Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;
Cook, Holly;Cook, Robin;Hironimus, Patrizia;Kimmelshue, Tod;Lucero, Debra;Paulsen, Shaina;Pickett, Andy;
Ring, Brian;Ritter, Tami;Rodas, Amalia;Sweeney, Kathleen;Teeter, Doug;CAO - Administration (All
Employees);Child Support Services;County Announcements;County Counsel;CountywideNotification;DA - _All
Employees;DBH - All;Dept Employment & Social Services;Development Services;ECR - Clerk-Recorder All
Users;Email Administrator;Farm & 4H Advisor;General Services;GIS;Human Resources;Information Systems
(County I.S. Dept.);LAFCO;Learning Center;Library;Probation - Juvenile Hall;Probation - MainOffice;Public
Health;Public Works;Sheriff;Treasurer & Tax Collector;Veterans Services;Water & Resource Conservation
Subject:Updated Face Covering Guidance for Butte County Employees
Date:Tuesday, June 15, 2021 2:06:04 PM
Attachments:Mask Policy 6.15.21.pdf
Self-Certification-Vaccination-Status-Form - Butte County_PNG.pdf
Good Afternoon Butte County,
On previous occasions I have referenced “a light at the end of the tunnel” regarding the COVID -19
pandemic. Today, we get to celebrate being one step closer to the light at the end of the tunnel, as
life is continuing to look more and more familiar.
Today, Butte County is implementing California’s new face covering guidance, which states that fully
vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks, in most settings. California’s face
covering Q&A has additional information that you may find useful. This is a milestone worth
celebrating in our ongoing navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s also important to remember that we are all experiencing this pandemic differently; some may be
happy to hear the news that certain restrictions are being lifted, while others may feel a sense of
anxiety. Be kind to each other, this process will take time.
Attached to this email are two documents: an updated mask policy, as well as an attestation
document. Please take a moment to review both documents. The attestation documentation
process will be handled at a supervisory level, you should be hearing from your supervisor soon. As
we usher in this new phase, let’s be patient with each other and respect each other’s feelings. If you
have any questions about the attestation, please reach out to your supervisor.
Thank you for your ongoing efforts to work together and to keep each other safe as we continue to
move forward.
Sincerely,
Andy Pickett
Mask Policy 6-15-21
The State of California has updated its mask use guidelines. Effective June 15,
2021 for Butte County employees:
Individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 generally do not
need to wear masks. There are a few exceptions for individuals who work in
health care, public transit, congregate shelters, and correctional
facilities. Please check with your Supervisor if you have questions. Fully
vaccinated means an individual who has received both doses of either the
Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or a single dose of the Johnson and Johnson
vaccine, or any other vaccine that may receive emergency use
authorization by the Federal Drug Administration.
Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear masks any
work space does not contain mitigations such as Plexiglas separation,
cubicle walls, or other enclosed spaces, individuals who are not fully
vaccinated are required to wear a mask in their work space.
Masks do not need to be worn outdoors where there is sufficient social
distancing.
Fully vaccinated employees will need to sign an attestation that they are
fully vaccinated. Without this attestation employees will be required to
wear masks any place outside their own personal work space. The
attestation does not require proof of vaccine at this time.
Employees who are not fully vaccinated, or who do not disclose their
vaccination status, and state they cannot wear masks must be referred to
the Human Resources Department to explore accommodations.
Additional details can be found at
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-
for-face-coverings.aspx
select the statement below that accurately describes your vaccination status:
I am fully vaccinated.
I
status).
Date: