Los Angeles County officially lifts indoor mask mandate. Those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can go maskless in indoor public spaces such as restaurants, gyms and retail stores.
Although California lifted the statewide mask mandate on Feb. 16, the L.A. County Public Health Department chose to wait to lift its own.
Unlike the state guidelines – which use an honor system in which patrons only need to self-attest to being vaccinated — L.A. County businesses will be required to ask patrons for proof of vaccination. Those who are unvaccinated will have to show a recent negative COVID test and still wear a mask.
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