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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Vax mandate for LA bars is set for October. Will fully vaccinated people feel safe enough to resume nightlife?

    LA County will soon require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test at bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Sep 16, 2021 • 9m Listen

    LA County will soon require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test at bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs, and lounges. LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the official order from the health department will come this week and go into effect in early October.

    As of now, the county isn’t mandating proof of vaccination for other indoor spaces like restaurants and gyms. So far, about two-thirds of LA County residents have at least one shot. But are fully vaccinated people ready to ditch concerns and enjoy LA’s nightlife, especially while breakthrough cases are still happening?

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Hello vax mandate for LA bars, goodbye ‘girlboss’
    1. 0:00Vax mandate for LA bars is set for October. Will fully vaccinated people feel safe enough to resume nightlife?You’re reading this
    2. 9:14Ivermectin: Why are people taking an anti-parasite drug for horses to treat COVID?
    3. 19:42Will Trumpism take over the CA GOP following gubernatorial recall election?
    4. 28:55Vermont offers $7500 per person incentive to lure a new blue-collar workforce
    5. 36:53‘Girlboss’ went from empowerment to hypocrisy. How should we talk about young women’s ambition now?
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand