Health & Fitness
Philadelphia Considering Requiring Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination For Indoor Dining
"We ask the public to continue following the Department of Public Health's COVID-19 guidance: getting vaccinated bo andosted."
December 10, 2021
Philadelphia officials are considering requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor dining in the city, according to a spokesperson for the mayor’s office. The possible mandate would be similar to one in New York City, which requires patrons and employees to show proof of vaccination.
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“The city continues to consider strategies to address rising cases and hospitalizations. We ask the public to continue following the Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 guidance: getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a mask (and double-masking in crowded and indoor settings), getting tested, and staying home if you’re sick,” a spokesperson for the mayor’s office said in a statement to CBS3.
The consideration comes as coronavirus cases are surging nationwide and Pennsylvania tops the country with the most number of hospitalizations.
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