Christina Morales, The New York Times
Published: 30 Jul 2021 02:00 PM BdST
Updated: 30 Jul 2021 02:00 PM BdST
As the delta variant of the coronavirus has become the most predominant variant in the United States and medical experts issue confusing advice, restaurateurs find themselves once again making difficult decisions on health mandates. Many, where laws allow it, have taken that to a new level this week, requiring their patrons to bring proof of vaccination before dining. );
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“For us, it’s really just a preventive measure to make our employees and our diners feel safer,” said Patricia Howard, the owner of Dame, a seafood restaurant in Greenwich Village in New York City. Her restaurant’s new vaccination policy, which applies to diners outdoors as well as indoors, was announced to customers Wednesday on social media.
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Vaccine mandates were already on the rise. Will others follow suit?
Both employees and guests at Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants will be asked to show proof of vaccination, beginning in September, the New York City-based multiconcept group announced Thursday.
The group, founded by Danny Meyer, is not the first to require proof of vaccinations, but the move heralds what is expected to be a landslide of vaccination mandates as COVID-case counts rise and anxiety grows that another restaurant industry shutdown may be coming.
New York had already enacted a voluntary Excelsior Pass across the state, which allowed businesses to quickly scan to verify vaccination status. USHG restaurants will accept the Excelsior Pass or guests can show their vaccination card or a photo of it to gain entry to the group’s restaurants, which include the flagship Union Square Café, Daily Provisions, Marta and Gramercy Tavern.
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