Please read the below articles for further information:
"Beginning at midnight on Saturday [July 17, 2021], in response to an alarming rise in COVID-19 infections attributable to the Delta variant, the County of Los Angeles is requiring everyone to wear masks inside in public places. You can read more about the ruling
here.
I ask all who attend our Los Angeles County missions and parishes to abide faithfully by this ruling, which applies to those conducting as well as attending worship. The ruling does not require us to stop singing or socially distance (except for those who aren’t vaccinated, who are required to socially distance as well as wear their masks). If you attend a church in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara, or Ventura county, please consider acting in the spirit of the Los Angeles ruling and voluntarily wear your mask in church and other public places.
Authorities suspect that many non-vaccinated people have stopped wearing masks. The ruling is designed to protect them. I am sure that everyone has opinions about people choosing not to be vaccinated and especially those who aren’t vaccinated choosing not to wear masks. But especially when lives are at stake, ours is not to judge. Making this gesture for the sake and safety of others is the essence of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Read Bishop Taylor's full message here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Health-and-Str...
"The Delta variant is spreading quickly in our State. All community members should take action to protect themselves and others against this potentially deadly virus," said County of Ventura Health Officer Doctor Robert Levin. "While vaccines remain our best tool against COVID-19, masking in indoor and crowded outdoor settings will help us curb the spread of this latest wave of infection. Ventura County data have recently shown that unvaccinated people are 22 times more likely to become infected and hospitalized than vaccinated residents. Several of our hospitalized people have been vaccinated and that is several too many."
Read the full article from the county here: https://www.vcnewschannel.com/news/465-cov-ph-advi...