With the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, including new variants and a spike in cases, states and companies alike are having to update their COVID-19 policies to keep communities safe. The most recent state to bolster formerly softened COVID-19 guidelines is California. The Golden State is changing their requirements for indoor events.
California is now requiring attendees to show either proof of full COVID vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours for indoor events over 1,000 people. Previously, this policy was only for gatherings with over 5,000 attendees.
California’s new policy takes effect on September 20th and will remain in place until at least November 1, 2021. To prove your status of vaccination, you must show the card issued by the CDC or WHO Yellow Card, either physically or through an image stored on an electronic device. Attendees can also show documentation from a healthcare provider or a contracted employer that follows vaccine guidelines and standards.
Within California, San Francisco led the way for this new policy
In San Francisco, an order is presently in place requiring proof of vaccination at all indoor events of 1,000+ attendees, restaurants, bars, gyms, and more. California also requires COVID vaccination for all state workers, school teachers and staff, and health care workers by September 30th.
The Delta variant has proven to be highly transmissible, making it easier to spread in large crowds where people are near each other for long periods of time. By requiring individuals to be vaccinated, or test negative for COVID-19 at large events, we are decreasing the risk of infection, hospitalization and death.
California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás J. Aragón
New York City, AEG Presents, and Live Nation have introduced similar policies as well
This comes shortly after New York City introduced a new law that requires proof of vaccination to enter almost any indoor space. This includes restaurants, bars, venues, gyms, nightclubs, pools, museums, and more.
Two of the largest event companies in the US also announced new and similar policies. AEG Presents announced earlier this month that as of October 1st they are requiring all workers, artists, and attendees to be vaccinated to enter any of their venues, events, or offices. This policy has shown success at this year’s Lollapalooza. The Chicago festival was not deemed a superspreader event according to experts.
Live Nation announced a similar policy. Instead of just proof of vaccination, venues also allow proof of negative test within 72 hours. They are additionally requiring all of their employees to be vaccinated.
Other venues, companies, and areas are implementing similar COVID-19 policies. Make sure to check with your local venue and company guidelines when planning your next outing so you can arrive prepared.
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