In the latest move aimed at impeding the spread of the coronavirus, Los Angeles County will require face coverings for anyone attending large outdoor events — such as concerts, festivals and sports games — regardless of whether they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19. The order, which goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, applies to outdoor events that attract crowds of more than 10,000 people. Health officials elsewhere have recommended that masks be worn universally in crowded outdoor settings. While transmission of the coronavirus is less common in outdoor settings than indoors, it is possible — think about how people can smell secondhand smoke outdoors, Chinsio-Kwong said. While a host of other areas have followed suit, state health officials still only recommend, rather than require, the practice.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 17, 2021 20:48 UTC