Indoor Live Events And Performances Will Be Permitted In L.A. From Tomorrow
Secret Los Angeles • April 3, 2021
The state restrictions have been updated thanks to increasing vaccination rates and lower positivity rates.
California health officials announced updates to various activities within the state's Blueprint to a Safer Economy, allowing gatherings, private events or conferences, and indoor seated live events and performances will be allowed to resume from April 15.
"Today's update to the Blueprint for a Safer Economy is a result of the progress we are making both in vaccinations and in controlling the spread of COVID-19," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency.
However, all of these events and activities will be limited to those residing within the state. Capacity will vary, depending on whether all attendees can provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
L.A. is currently in the Red Tier within the framework, although the state recently announced that both L.A. and Orange County are eligible to move to the Orange Tier.
Here's an outline of the changes according to the state's announcement:
Gatherings: In the Red Tier, outdoor gatherings of up to 25 people will be permitted from April 15. This will increase to 50 in the Orange Tier.
Private events or meetings such as receptions or conferences: From April 15 these activities will be able to resume with modifications and defined seating and ticket allocations.
In the Red Tier, outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 people, and capacity increases to 200 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In this tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination; capacity is limited to 100 people.
In the Orange Tier, outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people, and capacity increases to 300 if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In this tier, indoor activities are allowed if all guests are tested or show full proof of vaccination; capacity is limited to 150 people.
Indoor live events or performances beginning April 15: In the Red and Orange these activities are allowed with capacity limits and modifications including physical distancing, advance ticket purchases, designated areas for eating and drinking, and attendance limited to in-state visitors.
Venues with a capacity of up to 1,500 people: In the Red Tier capacity is limited to 10% or 100 people, and capacity increases to 25% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Orange Tier, capacity is limited to 15% or 200 people, and capacity increases to 35% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Yellow Tier capacity in limited to 25% or 300 people, and capacity increases to 50% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination.
Venues with a capacity of 1,501 and above: In the Red Tier testing or proof of vaccination is required, and capacity is limited to 20%. In the Orange Tier capacity is limited to 10% or 2,000 people, and capacity increases to 35% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination. In the Yellow Tier capacity is limited to 10% or 2,000 people, and capacity increases to 50% if all guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination.
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