Disneyland, Universal Studios and Magic Mountain are among the California parks returning to stricter mask requirements amid the latest COVID-19 surge. In Santa Cruz, the Boardwalk has not implemented any mask or vaccination mandates for visitors but mirrors county recommendations on wearing masks indoors and in crowded spaces.
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Conventions and conferences are back — with some COVID-era changes. Here’s a look inside
Would you feel comfortable inside a convention center, or would you send a remote-controlled robot in your place?
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What workers want from customers: Don’t be a jerk, say if you’re vaccinated, and please keep masking
Now that California has eased its COVID rules, many customers at stores, restaurants and hotels want things to be normal. Here’s what workers think.
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COVID vaccine ‘passports’ in the U.S.: Here’s what we’re getting and why
The federal government isn’t willing to make a digital pass or app that attests to a person’s vaccination status. Several companies are trying to fill the void.
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Ruckus in the skies: What happens when airline passengers refuse to wear masks
Incidents of passengers being unruly — ignoring crew members’ instructions, fighting and refusing to wear a mask — have been surging, according to the FAA.
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New theme park rules emerge: Face coverings will be mandated, indoor rides will require outdoor lines
A coalition of theme park operators has been pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom for months to release detailed guidelines to help parks plan which rides they can reopen after Thursday and what health and safety guidelines must be enforced.
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As COVID vaccines boost interest in travel, look out for higher airfares and hotel prices ahead
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that vaccinated people should not assume travel is safe. But there’s a lot of pent-up demand for vacations