(Center Square) – As COVID-19 hospitalizations and infections are declining across California, San Francisco officials are entering some indoor public spaces from Friday with vaccination evidence and COVID-19 testing. Announced that it is no longer necessary to show individuals a negative of.
Under the latest guidance from the San Francisco Public Health Service, individuals no longer need to show vaccination evidence or negative tests to enter restaurants, bars, gyms and fitness centres. However, companies can choose to impose stricter requirements, such as maintaining the existing requirement of presenting evidence of vaccination.
New guidance in August First in Japan Require individuals to present evidence of vaccination before entering some indoor environments.
In a news release, officials said the policy successfully suppressed the case during the Delta and Omicron surges, but the current virus trend is that the city is ready to relax some restrictions. Said that it shows.
“As the number of cases and hospitalizations continues to decline, vaccination rates are high, and they provide strong protection against the virus, SF further relaxes the restrictions on COVID-19 and individuals love themselves. I’m ready to make my own decisions to protect, “Dr. Susan Philip said in a statement. “Proof of vaccination and testing requirements served the purpose of keeping these spaces as safe as possible for staff and patrons.
“Reverting it is part of learning to get out of crisis mode and live with the virus.”
Berkeley public health officials also announced on Wednesday that restaurants, gyms and indoor events will no longer be needed to check vaccination status for users starting Friday. Enterprises have the option of setting stricter limits.
and news releaseThe city said a change in guidance would come as the city sees a decrease in severe illness and hospitalization.
“Our COVID tools pave the way for navigating pandemics,” said Dr. Lisa Hernandez, a Berkeley City Health Officer, in a statement. “As this latest surge diminishes, the safe path will open up, but the risks will not go away. If you qualify, get a booster to get the latest information on vaccinations, if necessary. Protect yourself and others with more than a surgical mask. “
Several other cities throughout the state Auckland When Angels The City of Los Angeles may change this requirement shortly, but you still need to show your vaccination proof to the individual when entering an indoor public space.
On Wednesday, members of the LA City Council voted to draft an ordinance to amend the city’s rules.It is currently requiring the facility to check if their patrons are fully vaccinated, the Los Angeles Times. report..
The city guidelines, called SafePass LA, began in November 2021. This guideline requires restaurants, bars, fitness facilities, recreational facilities, and personal care facilities to confirm vaccination certification.
The ordinance, which will return to the council at a later date, will revoke this mission.
Just last week, LA County relaxed its own vaccine validation rules. This eliminates the need for operators to verify the vaccination status of patrons at large outdoor events with more than 10,000 people and indoor parts of restaurants, bars and lounges. news release From the county.
Vaccine validation or proof of negative testing requirements remains valid for more than 1,000 indoor mega-events based on California Public Health Service guidelines.
Los Angeles County also updated its masking guidance on Friday, no longer requiring indoor public masking for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, but instead “strongly. Announced that it will be “recommended”.
However, certain federal masking requirements for transportation continue to apply, and state masking obligations are imposed on healthcare settings and other high-risk settings.
In a statement on Friday, LA County Public Health Director Barbara Feller said that although COVID-19 infections had slowed, “they and someone nearby have cut off their lives, families and work every day. There are thousands of people who are newly infected, and for some, those infections will lead to serious illness. “
“Because less safety measures are needed, vaccination and booster vaccination can protect both individuals and communities and protect those who remain vulnerable,” she said.
