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As Omicron Cases Rise, Santa Monica Business Stays Outside
As the omicron variant spreads quickly across Los Angeles County, a Santa Monica business is continuing its business outside only.
SANTA MONICA, CA — A popular coffee shop in Santa Monica will continue to keep all business outside as COVID-19 cases rise in Los Angeles County and the highly contagious Omicron variant surges.
"While most of how we’re operating our cafes will remain the same, we’ve decided to put a hold on indoor dining at all cafes effective immediately," Go Get Em Tiger announced Tuesday.
The company urged people to get vaccinated or boosted and help stop the spread of the virus.
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No eating or drinking will be happening inside any of the GGET locations, including Santa Monica, Culver City, West Hollywood, the Row in Downtown L.A., Highland Park, Los Feliz and Larchmont.
"We will continue to offer outdoor seating at all cafes," the company said. "You'll still be able to come in and order at the counter or use the GGET app, and you'll still be able to take your drink outdoors in real life ceramic and glass."
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"Thank you for your understanding as we roll through the newest loop of the COVID rollercoaster," the company said. "Wear your mask, get vaccinated, (get boosted if you can!) and come out and see us."
Los Angeles County's dramatic rise in COVID-19 infections continued Monday, with more than 3,200 new cases reported, along with seven more deaths and 60 new instances of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. The troubling surge has health officials imploring people to get their booster shots.
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