San Francisco is requiring proof of full vaccination for many indoor venues, such as restaurants, bars and gyms, according to an Aug. 12 Insider report.
Four notes:
- San Francisco is the first city nationwide to implement a full vaccination mandate, which goes into effect Aug. 20. Unlike New York City, San Francisco is requiring people to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 instead of needing just one shot.
- California has an online vaccination record system that vaccinated people can access. A bar code will be provided that confirms a person's status. The paper card given to vaccinated people by the CDC is also sufficient.
- Los Angeles is eyeing a similar mandate to require people to have at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose before entering indoor entertainment venues. City officials voted to direct the city attorneys to work out details.
- Several other states have developed vaccine credential technology. The Illinois Department of Public Health rolled out a portal that lets residents check their COVID-19 vaccination records online. Virginia's health department is developing a vaccine verification tool that will confirm a person's vaccine by scanning a QR code. The tool is expected to launch in two to three weeks.