Tue Jan 11, 2022 – 1:07 pm EST
PHILADELPHIA (LifeSiteNews) — The city of Philadelphia’s vaccine passport system, which went into effect last week, extends even to private homes that are hosting more than 24 people.
“To counter rising COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations in our area, on January 3, 2022, a vaccine mandate will go into effect for indoor establishments serving food or drink,” a summary of the order says. “Any establishment in Philadelphia that sells food or drink for consumption on site (food establishments) may admit only those people who have completed their vaccine series against COVID-19.”
“Children ages 5 years and 3 months to 11 years will be required to have one dose of COVID vaccine by January 3, 2022, and to complete their vaccine series by February 3rd,” the summary states.
This applies not just to restaurants and bars, but private events and gatherings. “For private event spaces and homes, gatherings of 25 or more must provide proof of vaccination or exemption,” the rules summary says.
A city spokesperson confirmed the restrictions to LifeSiteNews.
“The mandate is based on whether food and drink is served, the idea being that people can mask
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