Los Angeles Seeks To Enact , One of the Strictest Vaccine Mandates, in America.<br />Los Angeles leaders prepared to <br />implement the mandate on Oct. 6.<br />ABC News reports that the sweeping measure <br />would require proof of vaccination <br />for everyone entering an indoor public space.<br />Public spaces include shopping malls, restaurants, bars, gyms, sports arenas, museums, spas, nail salons, indoor city facilities and other locations. .<br />Public spaces include shopping malls, restaurants, bars, gyms, sports arenas, museums, spas, nail salons, indoor city facilities and other locations. .<br />Last week, the L.A. City Council was scheduled <br />to consider the proposal after postponing a vote <br />to deal with a variety of concerns.<br />Those concerns included who could be fined <br />for violations and the safety of employees <br />forced to serve as vaccine door monitors.<br />ABC News reports that some critics say <br />the mandate would segregate those<br />who cannot or refuse to be vaccinated.<br />Others, including mayoral candidate Joe Buscaino, have called the mandate unenforceable.<br />Others, including mayoral candidate Joe Buscaino, have called the mandate unenforceable.<br />According to ABC News, the ordinance would be passed <br />at a time when COVID-19 cases have dropped <br />by approximately 50% since late August.<br />Council President Nury Martinez has said that despite widespread availability and door-to-door campaigns, too many people remain unvaccinated.<br />Council President Nury Martinez has said that despite widespread availability and door-to-door campaigns, too many people remain unvaccinated.<br />According to public health officials, 78% of the county's <br />10 million residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 69% are fully vaccinated
