Things You Need To Know About Chicago's Proof Of Vaccine Mandate
CHICAGO — Here's what you need to know about Chicago's coronavirus vaccination mandate for local businesses that starts Jan. 3.
How long will the mandate last?
The order will remain in effect until the City of Chicago is through this Omicron-driven surge andthe risk of overwhelming hospital capacity has passed, city officials said.
Where will patrons be required to show proof of vaccination?
Restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
Tasting rooms, cafeterias and food courts.
Breweries, wineries, distilleries.
Dining areas of grocery stores.
Banquet halls, and hotel ballrooms.
Indoor fitness centers.
Yoga, Pilates, cycling, barre and dance studios.
Hotel, boxing and kickboxing gyms.
Fitness boot camps.
Sports areas, movie theaters and concert venues.
Bowling alleys, arcades, card rooms and billiard halls.
Adult entertainment, party and commercial event venues.
Performing arts theaters and recreational game centers.
Where is proof of vaccination not required?
Houses of worship, grocery stores and office buildings limited to owners, residents or tenants.
O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport.
Establishments providing only charitable food services, such as soup kitchens.
Schools and day care centers.
What documents are required?
A CDC COVID-19 vaccination record card.
Official immunization record from jurisdiction vaccine was administered.
A digital or physical photo of such card or record showing the person's name, vaccine brand and dates administered.
Who has to show proof?
People age 5 and older must show proof of full vaccination.
People age 16 and older also must provide an ID that matches vaccination record.
Who is exempt from the proof of vaccine mandate?
People entering an establishment for less than 10 minutes to order or pick up food, delivering goods or using the bathroom.
Non-resident performing artists, and individuals accompanying performers.
Non-resident professional athletes or individuals accompanying them.
Patrons who show proof of medical or religious exemptions and a negative coronavirus test performed within 72 hours.
People 18 years old or younger attending activities organized by a school or after-school program.
People at least 18 years old entering a venue to vote, assist a voter or observe voting in an election.
Where is more information available?
Business owners can visit Chicago.gov/COVID.
Informational webinars on the vaccine requirement are scheduled for Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., Dec. 29 at 11 a.m., and Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Register at Chicago.gov/businesseducation.
This article originally appeared on the Chicago Patch
