Seattle to end vaccine verification requirement for restaurants, bars on March 1

SEATTLE – King County announced Wednesday that it is ending its vaccine verification requirement for restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters, and other indoor entertainment venues on March 1 as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the decline.

Mayor Bruce Harrell and County Executive Dow Constantine gave the update during a press conference Wednesday.

Businesses are allowed to set their own rules when it comes to checking proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test.