A group of Los Angeles County business representatives Thursday called on politicians and health officials to rethink plans for a universal COVID-19 indoor mask mandate, saying the move would be a burden on many businesses in the area that would be forced to uphold the rule.
indoor mask mandate, saying the move would be a burden on many businesses in the area that would be forced to uphold the rule.
The county has been publicizing the idea of reimposing an indoor mask-wearing mandate on July 29, based on the current elevated transmission level of the virus and rising hospitalization numbers. In a statement Thursday, BizFed expressed support for a voluntary rule -- which is already in effect -- but said forcing businesses to enforce a mandate will"stymie economic recovery, confuse COVID-weary residents and further erode public trust in governing bodies."
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