Los Angeles County lifted its outdoor mask mandate Wednesday, just days after America’s wealthiest celebrities were seen maskless at Super Bowl LVI.
The relaxed restrictions will allow people to go maskless at several outdoor events, including school functions, sporting events, and the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl Championship parade on Wednesday.
The parade is set to begin around 11 a.m. local time near the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, according to the Rams.
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“While no COVID-19 requirements are in place for the parade, to access the Rally you must either be fully vaccinated or produce a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours,” the organization said in a statement.
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Angelenos were initially told the county would lift the outdoor mask mandate when hospitalizations dropped under 2,500 for seven consecutive days, according to a report. That marker was reportedly reached last Wednesday.
“With significant improvement in community transmission rates, we’re looking forward to realigning our safety measures while continuing as always to ensure protections for our workers and our most vulnerable residents,” said Barbara Ferrer, LA County public health director.
County residents will still be mandated to wear face coverings in indoor public settings.
The suspension of the county’s outdoor mask mandate took effect the same day California’s state lawmakers terminated the state’s universal indoor mask mandate, according to the report.
Face coverings will now only be required in certain spaces across the Golden State, including schools and hospitals. However, unvaccinated people are expected to continue wearing masks.
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Despite the statewide revision to masking protocols, California lawmakers will allow local municipalities to order mandates beyond state recommendations.
