Los Angeles Seeks To Enact , One of the Strictest Vaccine Mandates, in America.
Los Angeles leaders prepared to implement the mandate on Oct.
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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.
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Public spaces include shopping malls, restaurants, bars, gyms, sports arenas, museums, spas, nail salons, indoor city facilities and other locations.
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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