Philly Rolls Out Covid-19 Vax Passport Requirement For Indoor Dining, Bars, Theaters and More
Philadelphia is the latest city to implement a vaccine passport system for indoor dining, bars, theaters and more.
Since Covid is so deadly, officials waited until January 3 – after Christmas and New Year’s Eve/Day – to roll out the new vax passport requirement.
According to Philly officials, the vax passport mandate applies to the following:
- -Indoor restaurant spaces
- -Cafes within larger spaces (like museums)
- -Bars
- -Sports venues that serve food or drink for onsite consumption (including the Wells Fargo Center)
- -Movie theaters
- -Bowling alleys
- -Other entertainment venues that serve food or drink for onsite consumption
- -Conventions (if food is being served)
- -Catering halls
- -Casinos where food and drink is allowed on the floor
- -Food court seating areas should be cordoned off and have someone checking vaccine status on entry to the seating area
WPVI reported:
Philadelphia officials announced Monday that proof of a COVID-19 vaccine will soon be required to eat inside a restaurant or food establishment.