Philadelphia Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Passports for Indoor Dining

A member of the U.S. Armed Forces administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a police officer at a FEMA community vaccination center in Philadelphia, Pa., on March 2, 2021. Mark Makela/Getty Images

The City of Philadelphia will mandate proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor restaurants, bars, and similar venues starting Jan. 3, the city’s health commissioner announced on Dec. 13.

“Any place that sells food or drink to be consumed on-site will have to require that everyone who enters be fully vaccinated against COVID-19,” Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said.