Philadelphia rolls out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for indoor dining establishments

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia officials announced Monday that proof of a COVID-19 vaccine will soon be required to eat inside a restaurant or food establishment. They said the mandate is meant to help prevent another shutdown of indoor dining.

Patrons will have to show their vaccination card and a form of government ID.

The rollout begins January 3, Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said.

"Any place that sells food or drink to be consumed on-site will have to require that everyone who enters be fully vaccinated against COVID-19," she said.