Health officials pointed to the fact that cases of COVID-19 continue to circulate, that the county is not yet out of a surge and that masking is a modest requirement that doesn't diminish attendance or enjoyment of the game
Local health leaders are not backing off of any of the COVID-19 safety rules surrounding the Super Bowl, like requiring people to wear masks during the big game, since the virus is still circulating and, they said, Los Angeles County is still in a surge.The COVID-19 safety protocols remained in place despite criticism that some public officials were caught not following the masking rules.
In LA County, anyone attending large events like last weekend’s NFC game or at the Super Bowl is required to wear a face covering at all times, except while eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. Photos of Governor Newsom, Mayor Eric Garcetti and other celebrities, like Magic Johnson, going mask-less at last Sunday’s NFC game went viral, sparking a debate over the county’s mask mandate.Newsom acknowledge that he did take off his mask for a few moments during Sunday’s game and Mayor Garcetti has said he only removed his mask for a brief time to take a few photos.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer, LA County Health Director, also noted that during the NFC game, many people were observed not wearing masks, but said low compliance in particular settings with a critical safety measure is not a sufficient reason to end the requirement and that masking is a layer of protection that’s still needed.
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