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Monique Garcia, right, shows her proof of vaccination to server Jose Garcia while sitting in a booth with friend Shannon Dae at Fred 62 restaurant Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Los Angeles. Starting Monday, anyone going to a shopping mall, theater, gym or nail salon in Los Angeles must verify they are vaccinated. The mandate, among the strictest in the country, requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)