San Luis Obispo county is again mandating the use of face coverings in all indoor public places.
The health officer order goes into effect at 12:01 am on September 1, 2021.
It applies to people who are unvaccinated as well as those who are vaccinated.
At yesterday’s news conference, county health officer Dr. Penny Borenstein said the covid-19 surge has continued to accelerate in the county with 3,543 cases reported in August compared to just 163 cases in June.