Coachella Festival Drops Vaccine Requirement, Will Allow Negative COVID-19 Test as Event Plans 2022 Return

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival changed its decision to require proof of a COVID-19 vaccine, allowing attendees to present proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within 72 hours of the event as an alternative. “After seeing first-hand the low transmission data and successful implementation of safety protocols at our festivals recently, alongside the rising vaccination rate of eligible Americans, we feel confident that we can safely update our policy for Coachella,” event leaders posted to the Coachella website. Organizers also noted plans may still change. “Plans and mandates may continue to change. We will continue to update this page with developments and more details closer to the festival,” the page added. Coachella has long entertained fans as a leading music festival in California. The event was not held in both 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 2022 event is scheduled for April 15–17 and …

Originally appeared on The Epoch Times

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