But experts said Monday’s vaccine approval by the Food and Drug Administration could be a game changer that turbocharges the effort. “It will lead to more companies in the private sector and the public sector [mandating vaccines] after this full approval.”Indeed, some cities and counties have tied vaccine mandates to FDA approval. The city of Los Angeles is also weighing vaccine requirements for indoor restaurants, stores, gyms, bars and other public spaces. Many opponents claimed that vaccine mandates were a form of government overreach or even discrimination, particularly as more and more places become off-limits to the unvaccinated. As of Aug. 17, less than 1% of the 5.1 million vaccinated people in Los Angeles County had tested positive for COVID-19, officials said.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 24, 2021 12:00 UTC