LA to demand vaccinations or negative tests at arenas, theme parks

Los Angeles County is requiring that guests attending large events like outdoor concerts and ballgames show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test from the past 72 hours, saying the change is needed to coax residents into getting their shots.

Large outdoor venues will need to comply by Oct. 7, the county said Thursday in an emailed statement.

Los Angeles is the most-populous county in the U.S., with some 10 million residents. Affected businesses in the region include Comcast Corp.’s Universal Studios and Six Flags Entertainment Corp.’s Magic Mountain amusement park, along with major sports venues like Dodger Stadium and SoFi Stadium, where the NFL’s Rams and Chargers play. Disneyland is in neighboring Orange County.