A slew of COVID-19 vaccine mandates have been ordered from an L.A. city, county, California state and even federal level.

The L.A. city indoor vaccine mandate went into effect November 7 and may affect several Los Angeles businesses, while county orders are in full effect for certain indoor businesses.

There have also been mandates in the education system, from colleges to grade schools.

There have also been vaccine orders affecting state employees, county employees and outdoor “mega events.”

Here are all the mandates that may affect you, from indoor activities, outdoor activities, for employees, customers and students.

Los Angeles County Outdoor “Mega Events”

L.A. County required outdoor “mega events” to require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours, for attending guests.

Since Oct. 7, the mandate has applied to outdoor venues that hold more than 10.000 people, such as Dodger Stadium, the Hollywood Bowl and the Greek Theater.

L.A. County Mandate For Indoor “Mega Events”

Indoor ‘Mega Events’ of more than 1,000 people have been required to ask guests to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event.

The mandate applies to professional sports arenas such as Staples Center, The Forum in Inglewood, and even popular entertainment venues such as the Hollywood Palladium, or the Pantages Theater. If you plan on watching a large-scale event such as a Laker Game, concert, or play, it is very likely that the Health Officer Order will be in effect.

L.A. County Vaccine Mandates For Indoor Spaces That Sell Alcohol

These orders blanket all of Los Angeles County, including the city, and have been in effect since Nov. 4. Under the county orders created by the L.A. County Health Officer, proof of full vaccination or documentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours, must be shown to enter the following indoor spaces. Customers who do are not vaccinated may still dine at the establishment if it has an outdoor area.

  • Bars
  • Lounges
  • Night Clubs
  • Wineries
  • Breweries

Los Angeles City Vaccines Order For Indoor Spaces

For the City of Los Angeles, all of the situations listed for the county order above, apply for the city.

On top of that, the November 7 order adds to the list of places where proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours, will be required.

Regardless of vaccination status, patrons may enter these areas briefly to pick up and pay for orders or use the restroom, but can face fines up between $1,000 to $5,000, otherwise. Customers who do are not vaccinated may still dine at the establishment if it has an outdoor area.

The 15 districts affected in Los Angeles include popular areas such as downtown L.A., Hollywood, Silver Lake and even Echo Park.

The indoor order may additionally affect:

  • Indoor Restaurants
  • Indoor Gyms
  • Movie Theaters
  • Indoor Nail Salons
  • Indoor Hair Salons
  • Barber Shops
  • Indoor Tattoo Parlors
  • Piercing Studios
  • Massage Therapy Centers
  • Cosmetology Centers
  • Esthetician Services
  • Indoor Spas
  • Museums
  • Yoga Studios
  • Dance Studios
  • Indoor City Facilities
  • Indoor Shopping Malls

City Of L.A. Employee Mandate

The deadline for L.A. city employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine has been extended to Dec. 18.

When the city of L.A. first passed the vaccine mandate back in August, employees were required to receive an initial dose by Sept. 7, with petitions for religious and medical exemptions sharing the same deadline. L.A. employees then had a deadline to receive their second vaccine dose in early October.

L.A. County Employee Mandate

County employees had until Oct. 1 to either show proof of full vaccination or declare for a medical/religious exemption. Thousands of exemptions have been requested and as of this writing, there have been battles between the county and different departments such as the Sheriff’s, LAPD and fire departments.

The mandate applied to roughly 110,000 employees in all county departments and about 77% of those employees have been vaccinated.

LAUSD Student, Teacher and Employee Mandate

This mandate is not countywide and only applies to students, teachers and school employees in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Students ages 12 and up will be expected to show proof of receiving a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Nov. 21. They will then be expected to receive their second dose no later than December 19 and wait two weeks to be considered fully vaccinated by January 10.

Teacher and employees have until Nov. 15 to show proof of full vaccination in order to teach or work on-campus.

Even with the vaccination requirements, students and staff will continue to take weekly COVID-19 tests until at least the end of the semester.

California Grade School Student Mandate

A statewide mandate was issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom, requiring public and private school students who attend on-campus facilities to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when their age group receives full FDA approval.

The order states that vaccinations must be be required the following term after receiving FDA approval.

That currently applies to students 16 and older, but not yet any students between 5 and 15, although vaccines can currently be given on a voluntary basis for that age group.

UC and Cal State Student and Staff Mandates

The University of California and Cal State University systems require students and faculty to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if attending on-campus learning, barring religious and medical exceptions.

The the UC and Cal State systems made vaccinations a requirement for students, faculty and staff prior to FDA granting Pfizer full approval, and began its verification process in the fall term.

L.A. County Health Care Workers Mandate

L.A. Public Health mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for active workers at healthcare facilities, as well as contractors, volunteers, students, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, dental office workers and home healthcare workers.

The mandate aligns with state orders and has been in effect since Sept. 30.

Those who receive medical and religious exemptions will be expected to take up to two COVID-19 tests per week, depending on the facility. Those who are exempt will also be asked to wear medical grade masks or N95 respirators.

According to the California Department of Public Health those seeking exemption “must also provide to their employer a written statement signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other licensed medical professional practicing under the license of a physician stating that the individual qualifies for the exemption (but the statement should not describe the underlying medical condition or disability) and indicating the probable duration of the worker’s inability to receive the vaccine (or if the duration is unknown or permanent, so indicate).”

Federal Mandate For Midsize and Large Companies

Pres. Joe Biden signed a vaccine mandate for companies private sector companies that have more than 100 employees.

The mandate will require employees at these companies to show proof of vaccination by January 4, 2022.

With the mandate just being announced, neither Cal/OSHA, nor California Public Health have given guidance on the mandate.

Update: Despite the U.S. Court of Appeals said it would review the nationwide mandate on businesses, on Nov. 7 the White House said businesses “should continue to move forward and make sure they’re getting their workplace vaccinated.”

In Los Angeles County, about 80% of residents 12 and over have received at last one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with 72% being fully vaccinated.

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