JUST IN: The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has fallen below 1,000 for the first time since December, according to the latest state figures.
But even with that shift, the CDC still categorized LA County's community COVID level as "high," meaning the agency continued to recommend indoor mask wearing. It was not clear when the county might fall to the "medium" category, which would drop the mask-wearing recommendation for most indoor locations. But it could potentially happen in a matter of days.
Even after that verification is conducted, only fully vaccinated customers are permitted to remove masks indoors, despite the fact that vaccinated people can still catch and transmit the virus. Unvaccinated customers must continue wearing masks indoors, even after showing proof of a negative COVID test, unless they are actively eating or drinking.
Barger on Tuesday said she was "glad to hear" of the pending policy change, but said she still wants the county to do more, and completely align with the state's decision to lift the indoor masking requirement for vaccinated people. For now, the remainder of LA County's indoor mask mandate remains in effect at establishments that do not verify patrons' vaccination status. Under the current plan, Ferrer said the mandate will remain in effect until:
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