San Francisco mandates proof of full COVID vaccine for a lot of indoor actions
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – San Francisco will require residents and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for a range of indoor activities such as visiting restaurants, bars and gyms, Mayor London told Breed on Thursday.
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The order requires companies to check vaccination status prior to entry. This takes effect on August 20th.
A vaccination certificate is required for all customers and employees. Employees must be fully vaccinated by October 13th.
The requirement does not include people ordering takeaway, clarifies Breed. It also does not apply to people who cannot be vaccinated, ie children under 12 years of age.
Fully vaccinated means the person received both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
However, that is not all that the new health order entails.
There is also a new vaccination requirement for major events in halls, which requires proof of vaccination for events of 1,000 or more people.
“The Health Ordinance extends the compulsory vaccination to certain health care providers – including employees in day care centers for adults, nursing homes, dental practices, home nurses and pharmacists – who are not yet required. This goes into effect on October 13th, ”said Breed.
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San Francisco is reportedly the first major US city to require proof of full vaccination in order to receive services in indoor stores. New York City recently started enforcing a similar requirement, but companies there only need proof of one dose.
If you have a cell phone and have been vaccinated in California, the state has a way to digitally retrieve your vaccination card so you don’t have to carry the hard copy with you. Click here to get your digital COVID-19 vaccine listing.
Before the announcement, hundreds of bars and restaurants checked vaccination cards and supported the idea of presenting proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry.
Since the COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, no company wants to deal with longer closings like last year.
“We are enacting these new health requirements because indoor public spaces, where people gather in confined spaces, often without masks, are a primary route for the virus to spread,” said Dr. Naveena Bobba, Assistant Health Officer. “With COVID-19 case rates soaring, we now need anyone eligible for a vaccine.”
COVID-19 cases among restaurant workers have already resulted in some owners temporarily closing or restricting service to alfresco dining.
Health officials say most of the new COVID-19 cases are among unvaccinated people. There have also been reports of “breakthrough” cases of fully vaccinated individuals contracting the virus. The CDC says these landmark cases are expected and represent a very small minority of all new cases.
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COVID-19 vaccines are effective and a vital tool in bringing the pandemic under control. However, no vaccine is 100% effective in preventing disease in people who have been vaccinated. There will be a small percentage of those fully vaccinated who will still get sick, hospitalized, or die of COVID-19.
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According to the city of San Francisco, as of Aug. 11, 71% of the city’s eligible residents have been fully vaccinated.
In conclusion, I ask that people be patient with one another and try to lead with empathy. This transition will be challenging, and we expect people will do their best to adhere, as businesses and local residents did with our previous health regulations.
– London Breed (@LondonBreed) August 12, 2021
63.8% of Californians nationwide are fully vaccinated, according to the state health department.
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Individuals who can provide evidence of a full vaccination must continue to wear a face mask as per a prior arrangement in public spaces.
