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Current Guidelines

Protecting public health and safety will continue to drive the City of New Orleans’ response to COVID-19. Procedures and decisions will be informed by State and Federal guidance, an internal City task force, external advisory groups, and robust data analysis. Specific public health milestones must be met before the City will begin to ease restrictions and progress from one phase to another. If these criteria are not met or if there is a spike in cases or deaths, it may be necessary to move back to stricter measures. View public health dashboard.

Modified Phase Three IN EFFECT OCTOBER 27, 2021

The City of New Orleans continues to meet all public health milestones and has fully vaccinated over 75% of all adults with the COVID-19 vaccine. This summer, Louisiana experienced a devastating surge in the number of COVID-19 cases from the Delta variant, but due to mitigation measures imposed at both state and local levels, the region has seen a decrease in case counts, hospitalizations and deaths for several weeks. Because of this significant improvement, the New Orleans Health Department is easing restrictions on activities pursuant to the Mayor’s emergency powers provided by La. R.S. 29:727(F) and the “Mayoral Proclamation to Further Promulgate Emergency Orders During the State of Emergency Due to COVID-19” filed on May 15, 2020. ​The new restrictions will be effective as of October 29, 2021 at 6:00 A.M.

Masks required

mandate in effect in public indoor spaces

  • Unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2 should wear a mask in public indoor spaces.
  • Masks required in early childhood and K-12 educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and public transportation.

Vaccines required

Anyone 12 years of age and older must provide proof of at least one dose of an approved COVID vaccine or negative PCR, molecular, or antigen test within 72 hours, 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

Indoor Gatherings

  • Proof of vaccination or negative PCR, molecular, or antigen test will be required at all indoor gatherings at establishments included in these requirements.

Outdoor Gatherings

  • Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID PCR, molecular, or antigen test result from last 72 hours required for outdoor events of 500+ people if total attendance is more than 50% of the outdoor venue's capacity.

Vaccination status

How to prove your vaccination status

LA Wallet App

Learn more

CDC Card

Original, digital photograph, or photocopy of CDC Vaccination Card (both sides)

Other Official Record

An official vaccine record issued by another state, foreign nation, or the World Health Organization

Vaccine Trial Record

An official vaccine record issued through a vaccine clinical trial

Keep your vaccine card safe

  • Keep a photo of BOTH SIDES of your card on your smart phone and/or stored on another digital device.
  • We do not suggest laminating your card, since you may need to receive booster shots in the future.
  • Store your original card in a safe place. We suggest using a photo or a photocopy of the card to prove your status rather than carrying your original card.
  • If you have multiple people in your household, store all cards together.
  • Don't forget to bring the cards with you if we have to evacuate due to a storm.

How to replace your vaccine card

  • Contact the location where you were vaccinated and request a replacement card.
  • If you are not able to contact your original provider, contact your state's health department.
  • In Louisiana, here's how to request a replacement copy from the state.

How to use the LA Wallet App

Note that this app is only for Louisiana license holders who received their immunizations in the state of Louisiana. If you received your vaccine in another state or have another state's driver's license, please show your CDC card or electronic proof from your state of origin.

  1. Download and install the app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Create and activate your LA Wallet account using your email address.
  3. Tap "Add License."
  4. Fill in your license information or tap the camera icon to scan the barcode on the back of your license. Enter the audit number listed on the front of the license if prompted.
  5. Open the COVID-19 or SMART Health Card tab.
  6. Tap the "Retrieve SMART Health Card" button.
  7. Your SMART Health Card should show your vaccination status.

If you are experiencing issues with LA Wallet, please reference their support materials. If your issue remains unresolved, you can let us know in the below form:

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Enforcement

The Department of Safety and Permits and the New Orleans Police Department will enforce requirements. Residents should call 3-1-1 or go to nola311.org to make a complaint about a violation of these restrictions. Complaints about businesses can also be made. Anyone not following these requirements may be found in violation of Chapter 54 Section 501 of the New Orleans Criminal Code, which may result in a misdemeanor citation and a fine up to $500 or six months in jail. 

Report a non-compliant business

Previous guidelines

View and download a table of previous guidelines organized by business or facility type.

View previous guidelines