LOS ANGELES -- Indoor mask-wearing will no longer be mandatory in Los Angeles County starting Friday thanks to revised data released by federal health officials Thursday showing a decreased impact of COVID-19 on the county's health care system.
That move will put the county in alignment with the state, which dropped its mask mandate on Tuesday.Mask-wearing, however, will continue to be"strongly recommended,'' particularly in crowded settings or while interacting with people at higher risk of severe illness from the virus. County health officials also noted that people attending indoor mega-events of 1,000 or more people -- such as sporting events -- will still be required to show proof of COVID vaccination or a recent negative test to be admitted.
While the mask mandate will likely be lifted, Ferrer warned Tuesday that the virus remains a threat. She said the county will be monitoring seven"alert signals'' that could portend increased virus activity. If two or more of those signals rise to alert levels, the county will work to determine what is causing the increase and whether restrictions need to be reinstated.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
Only to require an upgrade
Still doesn’t make sense to just show proof vaccination or a negative test. Like wth everyone regardless de vaccination status can spread so why not a negative test for everyone. A piece of cardboard does not guarantees the holder is not spreading 🤦🏻♀️
I see many fights at stores breaking out what if you go to a store they still require it and you don't want to wear one who's going to be in the right here?
I'm well aware the CDC fudged their numbers and metrics to pretend this is all behind us. It's a disservice that that the article didn't even address that. Can't wait to see the ignorant unmasked walking about, then shocked when they get COVID. Same cycle every 4 months.
I will still be wearing mines ✌🏼
Interesting!
About time
KillaQueen84
What about here in the OC?
FINALLY!
masks didn't stop a single person from getting covid
Sad people couldn’t wait for the youngest to be vaccinated, because wearing a mask is soooo inconvenient 🙄
BE VERY VERY VERY CAREFUL THE BIOTECH CORONAVIRUS AND IT'S VARIANTS STILL HERE SO DO NOT CLOWN AROUND AND USE FACEMASK
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