Critics Choice Awards is proceeding with its Jan. 9 ceremony despite a surge in COVID cases

The Hollywood Reporter

“The Critics Choice Association is working with L.A. County Public Health Officials and a premier COVID Compliance service, and at this time, we are currently still planning to host an in-person 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, following the strictest and safest protocols, including mandatory proof of vaccination, negative PCR tests 48 hours in advance, proper social distancing and masking requirements,” the Critics Choice Association said in a statement on Monday. “We will continue to carefully monitor the situation as events progress.”