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Masks return to LA as Delta variant rapidly spreads
Masks are set to make a return to Los Angeles – regardless of if you’re vaccinated or not
Los Angeles County will reimpose its mask mandate this weekend in the latest sign that public health officials are struggling to contain the highly contagious Delta variant.
LA, home to 10 million people and the nation’s second-largest city are one of several jurisdictions to recommend or mandate wearing masks, despite the Biden administration ruling anyone vaccinated would be exempt.
More than 10 million people have been ordered to mask up
Los Angeles has seen a worrying rise in coronavirus cases, linked to the Delta variant.
“We’re requiring masking for everyone while indoors at public settings & businesses, regardless of vaccination status so that we can stop the increased level of transmission we’re seeing,”
– Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
The Los Angeles public health order follows an earlier recommendation by the county that everyone, regardless of vaccine status, should be wearing masks indoors.
Coronavirus infections in California are on the rise
Public health officials in the US have been warning that the more transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading.
A recent outbreak of the Delta variant among vaccinated hospital workers in Las Vegas has highlighted concerns about the transmissibility of variant, particularly as vaccination rates stagnate. The Delta variant is also being blamed for troubling surges in states such as Missouri and Arkansas.
Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.
The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.
The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.
Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.
Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured
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