The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a new Provider Information Notice (PIN) updating guidance on communal dining, group activities, entertainment, non-essential services, and transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PIN allows residents to eat in the same room and participate in group activities, provided they are not on isolation or quarantine precautions. Facilities may not prohibit residents from participating in these activities based on vaccination status. Entertainers are considered visitors and must follow safety protocols, with singing not recommended due to the risk of spreading COVID-19. Residents may share transportation without physical distancing unless under isolation or quarantine precautions. Staff involved in transportation are required to wear a well-fitting face mask regardless of vaccination status.

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