Modified Phase Three IN EFFECT AS OF JANUARY 12, 2022

To curb the spread of Omicron, the City of New Orleans is reinstating the indoor mask mandate, effective tomorrow, January 12^th at 6am.

Mask guidelines:

Mask mandate in effect in indoor spaces

• Masks required indoors in restaurants, bars, fitness centers, entertainment venues, and other businesses.
• Masks required in all healthcare facilities and public transportation, including airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, buses, taxis, ride-shares, and the corresponding transportation hubs.
• Masks required in all K-12 education institutions for students, faculty, and staff consistent with the protocols set by the Louisiana Department of Health.

Vaccines required:

Individuals 5 years of age and older must provide proof of at least one dose of an approved COVID vaccine or negative antigen or PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before entry (must include the individual’s name, date of the test, and results clearly visible on an official report), to access:

Indoor dining

• Restaurants
• Bars
• Breweries, microbreweries, distilleries & micro-distilleries

Indoor fitness

• Gyms
• Indoor group fitness centers or individual fitness classes

Indoor entertainment & performance spaces

• Indoor sports complexes, stadiums & arenas
• Concert & music halls
• Event spaces such as hotel ballrooms, event venues & reception halls
• Pool halls, bowling alleys, indoor play centers, arcades, skating rinks, indoor playgrounds & arcades
• Adult live performance venues
• Casinos, racetracks & video poker establishments
• Indoor amusement facilities

Large outdoor events

• Outdoor events of more than 500 people if total attendance is more than 50% of the outdoor venue’s capacity.

Gathering guidelines:

Individuals attending indoor or outdoor events of more than 500 individuals are strongly recommended to wear masks through the duration of event (except while actively eating or drinking).

Indoor Gatherings

• Proof of vaccination or negative antigen or PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before entry (must include the individual’s name, date of the test, and results clearly visible on an official report) required at all indoor gatherings at establishments included in these requirements.

Outdoor Gatherings

• Proof of vaccination or negative antigen or PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before entry (must include the individual’s name, date of the test, and results clearly visible on an official report) required for outdoor events of 500+ people if total attendance is more than 50% of the outdoor venue’s capacity.

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