Thanks to Will Todman for sharing his Breakthrough Covid experience:
“I tested positive for Covid-19 today – a breakthrough case. I’ve been fully vaccinated since May and as a result have only had very mild symptoms. I wanted to share my experience just in case it helps others detect if they might have it too. Also, get vaccinated!
I woke up on Sunday morning with a headache and a runny nose. (more…)
From All Souls (725 T Street, NW):
“New door signs. We were waiting on @MayorBowser… Suppose we’ll just have to follow the example set by @ivyandconey”
From Bedrock Billiards (1841 Columbia Road, NW):
“Beginning Monday, August 16th,
Proof of covid-19 vaccination or negative test result within the past 72 hours required to enter Bedrock Billiards. Thank you for doing your part!”
All Souls and Bedrock Billiards join Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club, ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.
3107 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
From Suns Cinema:
“Starting this Thursday 8/12 we will begin requiring proof of vaccination upon entry to Suns. If you were vaxxed in DC or MD a digital copy of your vaccination can be found at http://myirmobile.com. For VA, http://vdh.virgina.gov https://instagr.am/p/CSXW42BHfov/”
From Black Cat:
“Effective 8/13, patrons who wish to attend an event must show either a completed COVID-19 vaccination card, photo of a completed COVID-19 vaccination card, or proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of the event.”
From 9:30 Club:
Suns Cinema, Black Cat and 9:30 Club will join ThinkFoodGroup, Showtime, area theatres, The Pug, Public Option, 1310 Kitchen & Bar, Ivy and Coney, Pitchers/ALOHA some fitness studios (including VIDA) and Danny Meyer’s restaurants which previously announced the same or similar.
Thanks to Liz for sending for a José Andrés Restaurants newsletter: “ThinkFoodGroup requires all team members and guests 12 years of age and older to be vaccinated…” (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that vaccination against COVID-19 will be a requirement for all DC Government employees who work in agencies that report to the Mayor. Employees will have until Sunday, September 19, 2021 to meet the job requirement of being fully vaccinated.
Approximately 36,700 people are employed by DC Government, including employees of the Council of the District of Columbia and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. To date, 21,746 employees have reported their vaccination status to the DC Department of Human Resources. Of the employees who have responded, approximately 19,907 employees, or about 54% of the total workforce, reported being fully vaccinated.
While this vaccination requirement applies to employees who work in agencies that report to the Mayor, which includes approximately 32,700 employees, all independent agencies are highly encouraged to adopt the requirement.
The COVID-19 vaccines remain a critical tool for saving lives, reducing the severity of the illness in infected people, and stopping the spread of COVID-19. Severe illness from COVID-19 is rare in fully vaccinated people. From January 2021 when less than 1% of the total DC population was fully vaccinated to June 2021 when over 50% of the total DC population was fully vaccinated, DC has seen a 95% decline in COVID-related deaths.
Additionally, last month, Mayor Bowser and DC Health released comprehensive data about breakthrough COVID-19 cases in DC that underscores the effectiveness of the vaccines in preventing illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. Current data shows that of the approximately 300,000 fully vaccinated individuals, DC has recorded only 546 breakthrough cases, or just 0.18% of all fully vaccinated individuals. (more…)
Photo by Ted Eytan
Thanks to G for passing on from VIDA gym:
“To our VIDA Members,
Our goal has always been to keep you safe and keep the clubs open.
This past week, VIDA Fitness and the DC Fitness Alliance (DCFA) petitioned Mayor Bowser to implement a “proof of vaccination” requirement to enter any fitness facility in the District of Columbia. We positioned this as a more effective alternative to the mandatory mask policy based on the following logic. (more…)
113 Rhode Island Ave, NW
From Showtime: “starting Monday 8/9, Showtime will be requiring proof of vaccination for entry. a physical or digital copy of your vaccination record will be accepted.” (more…)
8th and E Street, NW
Thanks to McKenzie for sending the good word:
“I was just walking past Penn Social, which has said it’s permanently closed on Google Maps (and their socials have been silent), and two employees standing outside said they’re *reopening on the 26th*.” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
Thanks to Nora for passing on from Shakespeare Theatre Company:
“Theatres across the greater Washington, D.C. area have united to provide the highest level of public safety for their audiences, staff, and volunteers by requiring that their audiences provide proof of vaccination to attend all live public performances at their indoor venues.
Shakespeare Theatre Company is partnering in this unprecedented effort with Arena Stage, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Constellation Theatre Company, GALA Hispanic Theatre, The Keegan Theatre, Mosaic Theater Company, Round House Theatre, Signature Theatre, Studio Theatre, Synetic Theater, Theater J, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. (more…)
1234 H Street, NE
The Pug let’s us know:
“In an effort to troll the trolls, and to be safe, we’re gonna start checking proof of vaccination etc. maybe this weekend. For all you out of town folks vexed by this fascist virtue signaling, it is 1234 H st NE. I can come help Chaz cards Friday night if necessary.
Again, to reiterate. If you have not been able to get vaccinated, and want to come to the pug, I will take you to get vaccinated. (more…)