Los Angeles County public health officials say they intend to keep mask mandates in place, even after the state lifts its mask requirements on Feb. 15.
in public settings. All this comes as COVID-19 cases are dropping dramatically.
But then the Delta and omicron variants came in full force, prompting state officials to reinstate the mask mandate in December 2021.,"Our hospitalizations have stabilized across the state. Our statewide indoor mask requirement will expire on 2/15. Unvaccinated people will need to wear masks indoors. Get vaccinated. Get boosted."
"Remember, the school districts are following the CDC guidelines. The CDC guidelines have not lifted those mask mandates yet," said Dr. Anthony Cardillo, Mend Urgent Care CEO."And also the school districts are following the local county jurisdiction recommendations." "This is not the right time to stop wearing our masks when around others indoors, and in outdoor crowded settings," said L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.
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