Watching the Super Bowl Safely
Whether you are watching the Super Bowl at home with friends or family, at a restaurant or bar, or SoFi Stadium, there are a number of safety measures that we can all take to make game day a safe day. Remember that COVID-19 spreads easily in closed and crowded spaces.
Having a Viewing Party at Home
- Get vaccinated or boosted as soon as you can.
- Improve ventilation indoors by opening windows and gather outdoors, if possible.
- Keep your gathering small.
- Get tested before gathering.
- Wear an upgraded mask while in crowded spaces or large gatherings.
- Keep your distance while eating.
- Keep hands clean.
Watching at a Restaurant or Bar
- Wear a mask indoors, except when actively eating and drinking.
- If the restaurant is in the City of Los Angeles, vaccine verification is required. For more information, visit the SafePassLA
- For Los Angeles County, vaccination requirements for nightclubs, lounges, breweries, wineries, bars and distilleries requires all indoor patrons ages 12 and over to be fully vaccinated before they are permitted entry to be seated or served or to take part in any activities in the indoor portions of the venue.
If you are going to the game at SoFi Stadium, or visiting the Super Bowl Experience at the Convention Center, follow the LA County regulations and guidelines for a safe and fun day!
Attending the Game at SoFi Stadium
Getting Vaccinated and Tested
A free vaccination clinic is being hosted by the NFL at the Super Bowl Experience, at the LA Convention Center in the South Hall, through Feb. 12. Fans who get a free first, second or booster dose will get a free ticket to the Super Bowl Experience. The Super Bowl Experience is also hosting free rapid testing, outside on Gilbert Lindsey Plaza, adjacent to the Convention Center.
Additional testing locations can be found at: covid19.lacounty.gov/testing
Free test kits from the federal government are available at:www.covidtests.gov
Additional vaccination sites can be found at www.vaccinatelacounty.com
Post Surge Strategies
Public Health will consider LA County to be “post-surge” when COVID daily hospitalizations drop below 2,500 for seven consecutive days. Once LA County enters post surge, masking will no longer be required in outdoor spaces at outdoor Mega Events or in outdoor spaces at childcare facilities and K-12 schools. The masking requirement at indoor establishments will continue until:
- LA County has two consecutive weeks at or below Moderate Transmission (10-49.99 new cases/100,000 persons in the past seven days), as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention OR
- Vaccines have been available for children under age five for eight weeks; AND
- No emerging reports of significantly circulating new variants of concern that threaten vaccine effectiveness.
Per state regulations, indoor masking at K-12 schools, childcare facilities, youth settings, healthcare settings, correctional facilities, homeless and emergency shelters, and cooling centers is still required.
Additionally, per federal regulations, masking when riding public transit and in transportation is still required.
Employers must also continue to provide high quality and well-fitting masks to workers who are in close contact with others until transmission is lower. Vaccination verification will also continue at mega events and indoor sections of bars, lounges, nightclubs, wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
Note that post surge does not mean the pandemic is over or that transmission is low or that there will not be additional unpredictable waves of surges in the future that will require integrated public health measures. Rather, post surge acknowledges that we're stabilizing with consistent declines from the surge peak and it realigns our current public health response to meet current mitigation needs.
And with the current levels of transmission, the safest action for all of us is to protect ourselves and our essential workers by layering in protections, which include testing, vaccinations, infection control, and masking. Being cautious still makes sense and doing everything we can to drive down the high rate of transmission is an appropriate goal for us to continue to embrace as a community as the steps we're taking are helping us move in the right direction.
Learn More About Upgraded Masks
Disposable Respirators
- N95 and KN95 respirators are designed to filter at least 95% of airborne particles (KF94s are designed to filter 94%). For some, these masks may take getting used to, as they fit more snugly and have more layers of material.
- They may not fit well if you have facial hair
- To work well, respirators need to make a tight seal on your face. See NIOSH instructions for how to put on, take off, and check the seal of a respirator.
- Check the seal each time you put one on.
- If you have breathing difficulties check with your doctor before wearing a respirator.
- Do not wear a respirator with another mask
If choosing a KN95 respirator, use one that has been tested by NPPTL or offers filtration efficiency of 95% or higher.
Beware of counterfeit (fake) respirators as they may not be able to provide the promised protection.
Medical/Surgical Masks
- Medical grade face coverings (including surgical masks) are also called medical procedure, dental masks, or disposable masks. Some surgical masks intended for medical use are regulated by the FDA.
- Use masks with a nose wire and at least three layers of non-woven material (melt-blown fabric and/or polypropylene).
- Medical masks should be resistant to fluids. Test your mask with a drop of water on the front. The water should not soak into the mask. It should form beads of water on the surface.
- Double masking with a medical mask UNDER a tight-fitting cloth mask will greatly increase filtration and reduce leakage.
- The fit can be improved simply by knotting the ear loops close to the edge of the mask and tucking the excess material. You can also use a mask brace, to reduce air leakage from the edges of the mask.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has developed a wide array of documents, guidance documents, and resources for the workers, businesses, partners, and the general public on a variety of topics related to COVID-19, including:
Information for the Public
Best Practices for Businesses
It is recommended you follow @lapublichealth on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram the latest updates about Los Angeles County.
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