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Starting January 2023, businesses are no longer required to report outbreaks to local health jurisdictions. Please see Bill Text - AB-2693 COVID-19: exposure for more information. Cal/OSHA's new COVID regulation requires employers to report major outbreaks directly to Cal/OSHA. More information can be found on Cal/OSHA's website and COVID-19 ETS What Employers Need to Know About the December 15 2022 Standards.
Please note health care facilities are still required to report as indicated in AFL 20-75.1
If you need other assistance, please contact us at 661-321-3000. If you are reporting prison COVID cases, please contact 661-321-3000 and they will forward you to COVID prison liaison.