VOICED : Los Angeles impone vacunación anticovid obligatoria de estudiantes de más de 12 años

The Los Angeles public school district mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for students aged 12 and older by the end of the year, marking the first such requirement in a US school district. Students attending in-person classes must receive their first vaccine dose by November 21 and the second by December 19. Those turning 12 during the school year have one month to start their vaccination. The district, with 600,000 students, has already implemented regular testing and mask mandates. Teachers and staff are also required to be vaccinated. Approximately 58% of US adolescents aged 12-18 have received at least one vaccine dose.

What is the primary reason for the Los Angeles school district's decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students aged 12 and above?

• To comply with federal regulations

• To reduce the cost of healthcare

• Due to an increase in cases driven by the delta variant

• To align with other districts in the U.S.

By what date must students attending in-person classes receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

• December 19

• November 21

• October 15

• January 1

How long do students who turn 12 during the school year have to start their vaccination process?

• Two weeks

• One month

• Six weeks

• Three months

What additional safety measures have been implemented by the Los Angeles school district besides vaccination?

• Weekly health seminars

• Remote learning only

• Regular testing and mask mandates

• Free transportation for vaccinated students

What percentage of U.S. adolescents aged 12 to 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

• 45%

• 58%

• 63%

• 72%