SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The California Division of Wellness has produced new advice for travelers coming from out-of-state, like people who lately still left California.

Point out well being officers say all those who are arriving in or returning to California from other states or countries ought to just take a COVID-19 examination once it is been 3-5 times due to the fact arriving.

It is not necessary, but strongly advised as COVID-19 situations have starting off trending upwards once more.

Officers also said individuals traveling from out-of-point out really should comply with the CDC vacation direction and isolate if they take a look at beneficial or commence feeling COVID-19 symptoms.

The overall health department stated the statewide seven-working day normal case rate has greater by 47% and hospitalizations have increased by 14% since Thanksgiving.

In addition, the just lately-detected omicron variant of COVID-19 is probable additional contagious than the original coronavirus, according to the CDC. “CDC expects that any individual with omicron infection can unfold the virus to other folks, even if they are vaccinated or really don’t have symptoms,” the company mentioned.

Officers do not nevertheless know if omicron brings about far more serious illness than the original strain and other variants.

Apart from the journey advisory, the state of California is also implementing indoor mask-wearing in general public spaces starting up Wednesday.