If you’re heading to New Orleans anytime soon, be advised that new COVID-19 policies are about to take effect.�
New Orleans has become one of the first cities in the country to require proof of vaccination for indoor venues, along with New York and San Fransisco.�
Announced by Mayor LaToya Cantrell this afternoon, the new policy that mandates either proof of your vaccination status or a negative COVID-19 test (within 72 hours) for indoor dining, bars and other venues�will take effect on Monday.�
The new policy includes the Superdome. A statement from the Saints organization does note that full capacity remains the expectation ahead of the upcoming NFL season. In addition to proving your vaccination status or a negative test, masks must also be worn �at all times other than when eating or drinking.�
The full list of what’s included in the policy can be seen below:
INDOOR DINING
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Breweries, microbreweries, distilleries & micro-distilleries
INDOOR FITNESS
- Gyms
- Indoor group fitness centers or individual fitness classes
INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMANCE SPACES
- Indoor sports complexes, stadiums & arenas
- Concert & music halls
- Event spaces such as hotel ballrooms, event venues &�reception halls
- Pool halls, bowling alleys, indoor play centers, arcades, skating rinks, indoor playgrounds & arcades
- Adult live performance venues
- Casinos, racetracks & video poker establishments
- Indoor amusement facilities
LARGE OUTDOOR EVENTS
- Outdoor events of more than 500 people if total attendance is more than 50% of the outdoor venue’s capacity.
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