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Pretty soon, you might not have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter indoor public businesses., following in the footsteps of other major cities across the country.
Businesses would still reserve the right to check for proof of vaccination at their own discretion. Also, if you plan to attend an indoor event with 1,000 people or more, you’d be required to pack your vax card. The current vaccine mandate has been in place since Nov. 8, when the L.A. City Council voted to require everyone aged 12 and up to show proof of vaccination before being allowed into restaurants, bars, gyms, and other businesses. Now, as the omicron wave recedes, officials are making clear that they think the risk of contagion is vastly reduced.And that message is coming from lawmakers nationwide.
In February, Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Seattle, Chicago and Minneapolis/St. Paul lifted indoor vaccine requirements or announced upcoming end dates. San Francisco and New York City soon followed suit.L.A.’s decision comes as COVID-19 continues to decline in the region, even as BA.2, the virus’s latest variant, is spreading throughout the
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