These places in Philadelphia require proof of vaccination

By Will Contreraz 9 months ago

After a few months of relative normalcy and fewer restrictions, the city of Philadelphia announced

After a few months of relative normalcy and fewer restrictions, the city of Philadelphia announced new indoor masking and proof-of-vaccination requirements for all indoor spaces within city limits.

Since the new policy went into effect on Aug. 12, more and more institutions in the area are requiring patrons to show their vaccination card (normally either the physical copy or a photo of it will do) to access their services.

Now, you must show your vaccination card at restaurants throughout the city, along with large performance venues, universities, gyms, and more.

See below for a list of businesses in Philly requiring proof of vaccination to enter the premises.

This list will be updated. See something missing? Please email us.

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A growing number of Philly restaurants require people who are dining indoors to show proof of vaccination. Note: under the city’s mandate, children under 12, who can’t currently get vaccinated, are not allowed to dine indoors — but they can take masked trips to the bathroom.

For more information about restaurants requiring proof of vaccination, click here.

Major performing arts venues are requiring guests to show proof of vaccination in order to gain entry to the space, but even if a particular venue does not require proof of vaccination, individual artists and bands can require a vaccinated-only show. So, just because you don’t need to show your vaccination card for one show doesn’t mean you won’t need it for another at the same venue.

For more information about performance venues and music festivals requiring proof of vaccination, click here.

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  • Philadelphia Union: For seats that are within 20 feet of players, ticket holders must show proof of vaccination or get a rapid test on site at the stadium before entering the gates. If it’s a group of ticket holders together and one tests positive, the entire group is not allowed in the stadium.

Going back to the gym is high on many people’s to-do list, but you may be required to show your vaccine card to use the facilities at some of the city’s workout spots.

For more information about gyms requiring proof of vaccination, click here.

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The City of Philadelphia requires that all students, staff, and faculty at universities within the city limits are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption.

This goes for students and staff at the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Temple University, LaSalle University, Philadelphia Community College, Lincoln University’s West Philly campus, and Thomas Jefferson University.

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