According to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, employers and employees must have at least one dose of vaccine on October 7 and receive the second before November 4.
The order recommends, but does not require, vaccine verification for indoor portions of restaurants.
The order will also require all attendees, employees, and participants of outdoor “mega-events” (those attended by 10,000 or more people) to demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test in a within 72 hours.
“This modified order of health workers fits the continuing need to reduce the risk of transmission and increase vaccination coverage,” Ferrer told the county Board of Supervisors. of overvoltages “.
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Ferrer said county health officials “believe that targeted vaccination mandates are now a very important strategy to quickly increase vaccination coverage across our county and end the pandemic.”
The vaccination and testing requirement for outdoor mega-events (including the Dodgers, Rams and Chargers games) will go into effect on October 7th. Officials say that regardless of the state of vaccination, a mask will still be needed for mega-events.
Attendees at covered mega-events of 5,000 or more people must already demonstrate the vaccination test or a negative COVID test.
Ferrer said the county will work with operators from all affected locations to discuss implementation strategies. He noted that the mandate to verify the vaccine in indoor bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs and lounges should not be burdensome for companies, as they already have to check customer IDs to make sure they are old. legal to drink.
The restrictions will be included in a revised health officer order that is expected to be released Friday to try to vaccinate more people against the virus, Ferrer told the Board of Supervisors.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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