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Los Angeles, California, became from midnight Sunday the first city in the United States to reimpose the use of mask indoors due to outbreaks of COVID – 19 and fear of the Delta variant of the coronavirus so some bars began to demand the use of the mask to enter them and others decided to update their policy on the pandemic and are requiring clients to present a proof of vaccination or a negative result taken during the 30 hours prior to arrival .
Among the bars that have adopted this measure are The Short Stop, Footsie’s, Blind Barber, Bar Henry, The Lash, Melody Lounge and Gold Diggers Bar. In the Echo Plex also are demanding that customers wear u na mask and will temporarily stop accepting cash payments and will only be allowed to enter with small plastic or transparent bags to reduce contact with the belongings of the assistants.
According to the health department, the increase substantial number of coronavirus cases is gaining strength almost exclusively by people who have not been vaccinated since the 99% of the registered cases of new hospitalizations and deaths in Los Angeles County were in non-dose recipients . The authorities state that the use of masks provides an additional layer of protection for people who are already vaccinated and encourage non-users to use them.
Health authorities are insisting that vaccines are safe and represent the most effective way to reduce the likelihood of contracting the COVID – 19.
It is estimated that in the Los Angeles area alone, more than 4 million people have not received a vaccine against the coronavirus due to doubts, problems of access, eligibility and even conspiracy theories that have scared the population and make them believe falsely that vaccines will cause them some kind of problem instead of preventing them from suffering serious illnesses.
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Incentives to get vaccinated
Los Angeles authorities have offered from tickets to Lakers and Clippers games and even free beer when showing a Vaccination card to encourage undecided people to get vaccinated.
Given the increase in the number of COVID cases – 19 the possibility of a new shutdown becomes more likely and the consequences for restaurant, bar and business owners could be devastating . Last Thursday, Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis noted strict in case the figures do not improve .
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Most of the users of social networks have applauded the new measures taken by the bars, while some have described them as extreme.
This is the list of some of the bars in Los Angeles County that they will ask you for proof that you are vaccinated to enter them:
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