Health officials in Los Angeles County recommend wearing masks indoors. regardless of vaccine status Among the diffusion of delta variables

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Los Angeles County health officials are now It is highly recommended that everyone wear masks in indoor public places. regardless of vaccination status due to the increasing diffusion of the delta variable

The advice, which officials said was a precautionary measure. It’s a change from the current approach. This allows people who are fully vaccinated without the need to wear a mask in most situations.

“Public health strongly recommends that people wear masks at home in places such as grocery stores or retail stores. Movie theaters and family entertainment centers and the workplace when you don’t know everyone’s vaccination status,” the LA County Department of Health said in a statement.

“Until we understand better how the delta variable is propagating and with whom. Everyone should focus on maximum protection with minimal disruption to their routines. as all businesses operate without other restrictions such as physical distancing and capacity limits,” the statement added.

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9 delta variable originated in India And being blamed for rampant infections in that country and outbreaks in the UK and beyond, federal health authorities estimate that 20% of all new COVID infections in the country are caused by the delta variant. from 10% last week

Delta Variant of COVID-19, Growing Concern in Los Angeles County

“We follow our orders as per county orders,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday morning. “So we say: in the house, in those working settings. in those retail settings We recommend that you do This isn’t a mandate at this point, but especially for those who aren’t vaccinated: protect yourself.

Garcetti noted that the best way to protect yourself is to “Not a mask but vaccination.”

The delta variant is considered much more contagious than previous COVID-19 mutations and can exacerbate the symptoms of the patient. Health officials say people who are fully vaccinated will be protected from variants.

“While the COVID-19 vaccine Provides effective protection against hospitalization and death from delta variants. This strain has proven to be more contagious. And it is expected to spread more,” said Barbara Ferrer, LA County director of public health. Wearing a mask remains an effective tool to reduce the spread. Especially in homes where the virus may be easily spread through inhalation of aerosols released by an infected person.”

Last week, Ferrer said a total of 123 Delta variables were identified in the county, doubling from the previous week. But because the county performs the tests in the very limited order required to identify the variables. She said the increase in numbers meant there were more likelihood of such infections in communities.

Ferrer emphasizes the level of protection of the coronavirus vaccine. It released statistics showing that between December 7 and June 7, 99.6 percent of the new coronavirus cases in the county were related to those who were not vaccinated. Among those who were hospitalized for the virus during that time, 98.7% were not vaccinated. And of those who died, 99.8% were not vaccinated.

City News Service contributed to this report.