LA Abandons Plan To Reimpose Mask Mandate As Multiple Cities Refused Enforcement
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In a somewhat surprising turn of events for the medical tyranny, Los Angeles County has abandoned its plan to reimpose indoor mask mandate as COVID cases and hospitalizations stabilize.
The county entered the "high" category two weeks ago when the average daily rate of COVID-related hospital admissions rose above 10 per 100,000 residents. As of last Thursday, the rate was 11.7 admissions per 100,000 residents.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said cases may have slowed, but he supports whatever health officials decide.
As The Epoch Times' Alice Sun detailed earlier, ahead of tonight's decision, officials from several cities said they will not enforce such a rule if it is implemented.
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