King County launches vaccine verification awareness campaign ahead of Oct. 25 health order
Starting Oct. 25, King County residents will have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours to enter most indoor venues, including restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters. Outdoor events like sporting events, concerts and performances with 500 or more people are also subject to the new vaccine verification order.
With the order going into effect in just one week, county and city leaders are now kicking off an awareness campaign to prepare both businesses and residents for what to expect.
"This new policy will keep people safe and keep businesses open, protecting our communitys health and economy as we continue to navigate this pandemic," King County Executive Constantine said in a news release Monday. "As King County businesses and residents prepare for the vaccine verification health order to go into effect, we are here to help with resources, customer service support, and technical assistance."
The order, announced last month amid the spread of the more-transmissible delta variant and rising hospitalizations, is not expected to be permanent and King County officials said they expect to reassess within six months. There are also several exceptions and exemptions to the order: the order does not apply to children under the age of 12 or to customers who elect to dine outdoors or pick up takeout orders.
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