21-year-old who was hospitalized with COVID-19 thankful for return of travel mask mandate
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While travelers in the past were not happy with the previous federal mask mandate at U.S. airports, Phil Shuman spoke with a young man who is relieved to see the mask requirement back at LA County airports.

LA County reinstates mask mandate for LAX, buses, trains, taxi and ride-share services
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The Los Angeles County Public Health is issuing a countywide health order that will once again require masks to be worn on all public transit. This order, expected to kick in Friday, will also apply for buses, trains, taxis, ride-share services.

Uber, Lyft and LA Metro all making masks optional
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LA Metro and two major rideshare apps are dropping their mask mandates in the wake of a federal judge striking down the nationwide face-covering requirement.

California delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate for schools

California is delaying a COVID vaccine mandate for schoolchildren. It will be postponed until at least the summer of next year.

LASD union files new action to fight county COVID vaccine mandate

The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs continues to fight the LA County Board of Supervisors over who has the authority to enforce the county employee vaccine mandate - the board, or Sheriff Alex Villanueva.

Hundreds protest COVID vaccine mandates at downtown LA rally

More than 1,000 people spent Sunday protesting in front of Los Angeles City Hall against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

LA County, not Sheriff Villanueva, will now have power to enforce LASD vaccine mandate

The decision on whether and how to discipline sheriff's deputies for not complying with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate now rests with the county personnel director.

LA City Council lifts proof of vaccination mandate

A mandate requiring patrons to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter many indoor establishments and large outdoor events has been lifted in the City of Los Angeles.

Second booster shot available in LA County
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The second boosters of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were authorized for people who are aged 50 and over, and who received their last booster shot at least four months ago.

Health Expert: COVID-19 vaccine's reliability begins to wane after 6 months

The FDA is giving the second COVID-19 booster shot the green light for Americans 50 and over. This comes in the wake of the global spread of BA.2.