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Recommendation to confirm the City Manager’s promulgation of the revised Safer at Home Quarantine Order and revised Public Health Emergency Order for the Control of COVID-19, both issued on
November 4, 2021, by the City of Long Beach Health Officer as a regulation. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On March 19, 2020, the City’s Health Officer issued a Public Health Emergency Order (Health Order) to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 within Long Beach. The City’s Health Officer has revised the Health Order from time to time, as necessary, to protect public health and safety during this ongoing emergency. On November 4, 2021, the City’s Health Officer issued revisions to the Quarantine and Health Orders. The revised Quarantine Order (attached) was issued to implement “Mandatory Requirements for Schools Using the Modified Quarantine Option.” The revised Health Order (attached) was issued to:
· Effective November 15, 2021, require K-12 public and private schools to adhere to “Mandatory Requirements for Schools Using the Modified Quarantine Option,” where applicable.
· Clarify that Mega Events are required to test attendees two years of age and older.
· Clarify that individuals engaged in performing arts, such as musical or theatrical performances, may perform for an audience without a face mask. This is exception is limited to the period of time in which such tasks are actually being performed. Individuals who cannot feasibly wear a mask while performing their work must be tested for COVID-19 at least twice per week, unless the establishment is provided proof of the individual’s full vaccination against COVID-19 or proof recovery from laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days against COVID-19.
· Clarify that where two or more employees travel in a vehicle together, all employees in the vehicle must wear face masks.
On May 12, 2020, the City Council adopted Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) Chapter 8.120, “Temporary Enforcement of Long Beach Health Ord...
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