Los Angeles Seeks To Enact , One of the Strictest Vaccine Mandates, in America.
Los Angeles leaders prepared to
implement the mandate on Oct. 6.
ABC News reports that the sweeping measure
would require proof of vaccination
for everyone entering an indoor public space.
Public spaces include shopping malls, restaurants, bars, gyms, sports arenas, museums, spas, nail salons, indoor city facilities and other locations. .
Public spaces include shopping malls, restaurants, bars, gyms, sports arenas, museums, spas, nail salons, indoor city facilities and other locations. .
Last week, the L.A. City Council was scheduled
to consider the proposal after postponing a vote
to deal with a variety of concerns.
Those concerns included who could be fined
for violations and the safety of employees
forced to serve as vaccine door monitors.
ABC News reports that some critics say
the mandate would segregate those
who cannot or refuse to be vaccinated.
Others, including mayoral candidate Joe Buscaino, have called the mandate unenforceable.
Others, including mayoral candidate Joe Buscaino, have called the mandate unenforceable.
According to ABC News, the ordinance would be passed
at a time when COVID-19 cases have dropped
by approximately 50% since late August.
Council President Nury Martinez has said that despite widespread availability and door-to-door campaigns, too many people remain unvaccinated.
Council President Nury Martinez has said that despite widespread availability and door-to-door campaigns, too many people remain unvaccinated.
According to public health officials, 78% of the county's
10 million residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 69% are fully vaccinated