Olympics, Broadway, Cannes: 2020 was cancelled. But what about 2021?
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While few events, if any, have plans to go ahead free of restrictions this year, some are taking a hybrid approach.
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The Tokyo Olympics, which were delayed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, are scheduled to begin July 23 with an opening ceremony.
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Early last year, as international lockdowns upended daily life, they took with them, one by one, many of the major cultural and sporting events that dot the calendar each year. The NBA suspended its season, the French Open was postponed for several months and the Tokyo Olympics were delayed a year. The future of the Glastonbury Festival and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival were in doubt. It was a bleak time.
Marion County Mask Mandate Stands For Now
INDIANAPOLIS Since the beginning of the pandemic, Marion County has marched to the beat of it’s own drum when it comes to COVID-19 safety guidelines. This week is no different, but the result may leave business owners with more headaches as they deal with customer confusion.
The CDC now says fully vaccinated people can go without a face mask, both indoors and outdoors. But in Marion County, the mask mandate will continue.
In a statement, Dr. Virginia Caine, director of the Marion County Public Health Department, says the new CDC recommendation will be examined by the health department. The department plans to also analyze local coronavirus numbers and vaccination data, then present their own recommendation to the Indianapolis City-County Council. That’s when the City-County Council will make their decision on what to change regarding local coronavirus safety guidelines.
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INDIANAPOLIS Like much of the state, there is no face mask requirement in Zionsville. But many businesses here are still are asking customers to come in with a face covering.
Michael Exl, owner of Moving Waters Outfitters, said it just felt like the right decision, and customers have been understanding.
“To me, putting on a face mask isn’t a hard thing to do to keep other people safe and yourself safe,” Exl said.
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By now, you may have heard that the CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in many cases, including indoors.
But you also may have heard that Marion County still has its mask mandate in place. And some retailers are still requiring you to mask up if you want to go inside.
Here s a quick look at when and where you still need to wear your mask.
If you aren t fully vaccinated
If you haven t gotten the vaccine yet, are in the process of reaching full protection or have a child who isn t yet eligible that s currently kids under 12 the CDC still recommends you mask up in crowded outdoor situations and most indoor ones. Masks are not required for children under the age of 2.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased its recommendations about when fully vaccinated people should wear masks, Marion County residents should not toss out their face coverings at least not yet.
The CDC released new guidelines saying fully vaccinated people can be maskless in many indoor spaces as well as outdoors. When contacted by IndyStar, though, Marion County health officials reiterated that the mask mandate remains in effect at this time.
The Marion County Public Health Department will review the guidance along with local COVID-19 case and vaccination rates and make a recommendation to the City-County Council, said Dr. Virginia A. Caine, department director and chief medical officer.