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Winter 2022 – LOCAL695.ORG 17 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AND BOOSTER SHOTS As COVID-19 case numbers continue to uctuate throughout the country, members are encouraged to maintain basic precautions for the protection of themselves, their families, and their colleagues on set. The Delta variant, which has proven more transmissible than previous variants of the virus, remains the dominant strain in the United States. Los Angeles County's indoor mask mandate remains in effect, and social distancing wherever possible is highly recommended. All members who have not received their vaccinations are encouraged to do so, as fewer and fewer sets allow for unvaccinated workers to report for work. Members traveling out of state for work may require completed vaccination cards in order to receive service in local businesses. The rst rounds of COVID-19 booster shots have become available to the general public. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of a mixed booster strategy, meaning that those who received their initial vaccines from one company can receive their boosters from another. At this time, boosters are freely available to those 65 or older, with approval for younger groups expected to come in the following months. Members who have had their vaccinations for six months or longer are encouraged to seek out a booster shot to supplement the waning protection offered by initial vaccinations. Always USA 1-800-821-1121 In Canada, call 877-753-2876 In Europe, call +33 (0) 78558 3735 In South America, call +57 310799 4564 Always Always Listening! Listening! Listening! Listening!