mark ghaly. this portion, we cover messaging for masks, schools, what they are going to look like in the fall, and vaccine incentives. what is your message to california, when it comes comeso wearing masks after june 15th, right? we have already seen some incidents where people are wearing masks being yelled at saying, you know, take that off, cdc says we don't have to wear that anymore. >> yeah, i mean i think first off, people should continue to be mindful of what's happening in their communities and masks work, masks help really improve our situation in california, and in many other parts of our nation. so continuing to be thoughtful of the environment that you are in, and when you are in a crowded place especially indoors, where you are not sure what people's vaccine status is, it is still useful to wear a mask. it protects us, it protects others, and it's the important thing to do. so we will continue to encourage people in some settings, to wear a mask, and recommend it, and provide some of

ghaly said they reviewed the evidence by the cdc and agree with the science. but california needs more time. currently over 50% of californians have received at least one dose of the vaccine. >> to put it in context 568,000 americans died out of 328 million before we would have the vaccines. now there is a one in a million chance that you would get sick from covid-19 based on their breakthrough infections. these vaccines are so good. >> reporter: dr. monica ghandi advised the biden administration on when to lift the national mask rules, so we asked her. do you feel california could have followed the cdc's mask guidance today? >> they could have based on the low rates and high vaccination rates. >> reporter: glad there is a four-week buffer. >> i'm relieved that the state has recognized that. we in marin county, we have some of the highest vaccination rates in the state, and we, ourselves, don't feel ready. >> reporter: here is why he says that timeline is essential. >> but now, you know, we are mid may. really the only people who are fully vaccinated before th

mark ghaly says it will help boost protection for those who cannot get a shot, including kids under age 12 and give the state a chance to give businesses clear guidelines on what their customers can and can't do when it comes to masks. while some people are frustrated that they can't go maskless indoors like vaccinated friends in other states, others say california made the right call. >> i think we should wait until at least june 15th if not later because of the fact that i think that people on the honor system, a lot of people who aren't vaccinated yet probably will still go into places without using a mask. >> reporter: the california nurses association also supports the state's move, saying it's a step in the right direction to be more cautious, especially with concerns about variants and how effective vaccines are in fighting them. while several national retailers, including trader joe's and starbucks have announced that they will follow the cdc's guidelines, here in california, they must still adhere to the state and county restrictions. and that means you must wear a mask indoors

ghaly says that california is not going to be requiring them at this time but that the state will help or advise any private businesses on how to handle that matter if they decide to require them. reporting live in san jose, anoushah rasta, nbc bay area news. >> thank you. let's dig in to these details we're talking about. specifically about travel. summer vacation is right around the corner. beginning june 15th, travelers will not have to quarantine. something else, we're talking about vaccine passports. that's a way ofs vaccinated usi app or the card they give you. california is not requiring these passports. however, as anoushah rasta was just saying, some private companies and events will need to know of your proof of vaccination. the state says it is working on putting out that guidance for those situations. keeping track of all these changing rules, we get it, it's been confusing for many months now. but we're almost done with this. head over to nbcbayarea.com. we're tracking all the latest changes that will take effect june 15th, big and small changes. you will find a link on ou

many say morocco recently loosened immigration controls in retaliation for spain giving brahim ghali, e leader of the polisario front, treatment for covid-19. the polisario movement is fighting to establish an independent state in western sahara, which was colonized by spain in the 19th century and illegally annexed by morocco in 1975. at least five top salvadoran officials, including political allies of salvadoran president nayib bukele, have been named in a confidential u.s. state department report as suspected -- suspects of being involved in drug trafficking or corruption schemes. among the named officials are bukele's current chief of cabinet and his former minister of security. the report was sent to congress monday at the request of california democrac congresswoman norma torres. "the new york times" is reporting the biden administration has approved the release of three prisoners held in the u.s. military prison in guantanamo bay without charge for two decades. they will reportedly be released to countries that have agreed to impose security surveillance on them. while advocat

morocco is angry that the leader of the polisario front, brahim ghali, who has been receiving treatmentdependence of western sahara for decades. the territory was occupied by spain until 1975, when morocco took control of most of it.the spanish government has played down the western sahara tensions. for more on that here's guy hedgecoe in madrid. just a few weeks ago my spain agreed to allow a man into the country in order to be treated in a hospital. this man is the leader of the front, that's the rebel group which fights for western sorrow and sovereignty against the claims of morocco which claimed that territory as its own. this is an extremely sensitive political issue, morocco said that it was angry that spain had allowed this man that morocco sees as an enemy and the rebel into spain to be treated. and said there would be consequences. so many people believe that what we are seeing now, the large influx of migrants into ceuta yesterday, that was a direct reprisal by morocco against spain over this issue. that could be an explanation. over this issue. that could be an “deflation-— o