USA – California to allow indoor concerts and other events
California will allow indoor live events to resume with limitations beginning later this month, meaning an imminent return of things like concerts, sports contests and theatrical performances that have long been off-limits on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“By following public health guidelines such as wearing masks and getting vaccinated when eligible, we can resume additional activities as we take steps to reduce risk,” Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s health and human services secretary, said in a statement.
Large outdoor gatherings and indoor performances will be allowed in most parts of California starting April 15, state officials announced Friday. The shift comes as more than 20% of Californians are fully vaccinated and the case numbers remain low. April 15 is also the date when all Californians aged 16 or older will be eligible for the vaccine.
President Joe Biden’s administration has said the federal government won’t come up with a national vaccine passport app, leaving that to the private sector. But the federal government is devising regulations for how and when those passports can be used.
