Los Angeles OKs one of strictest US vaccination mandates

Los Angeles leaders have voted to enact one of the nation’s strictest vaccine mandates

LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles leaders on Wednesday approved one of the nation's strictest vaccine mandates — a sweeping measure that would require the shots for everyone entering bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms or even a Lakers game.

The City Council voted 11-2 in favor of the ordinance that will require proof of full vaccination by Nov. 4.

The move came after the council postponed a vote last week to deal with concerns ranging from who could be fined for violations to whether employees could end up in fist-fights when they have to serve as vaccine door monitors.

Some critics charge that a mandate would amount to segregation of those who cannot or refuse to be vaccinated. Others call it unenforceable.