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Outdoor events with 500 people or more (such as professional and collegiate sports and entertainment events).
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Indoor entertainment and recreational events or establishments, regardless of size (such as professional and collegiate sports, entertainment, performing arts and live music venues, movie theaters, museums, gyms, and conferences/conventions).
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Restaurants and bars (including indoor dining). This does not apply to outdoor dining, take-out customers, and places that aren’t primarily used for indoor dining such as grocery stores. The order gives the option for a longer preparation period for smaller restaurants and bars with seating capacity for 12 or less people, who will only be require to implement the policy starting December 6, 2021.
The entire order is not expected to be permanent. It will be reviewed no later than six months after the October 25th implementation date to assess its continued need based on future outbreak conditions. Several forms of vaccination proof will be permitted under the order, including:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination record card or photo of card.
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Printed certificate or QR code (available in late September) from MyIRMobile.com. (MyIR Mobile is currently limited to English language only. For language assistance, or additional help getting your records, call the Washington State Vaccine Helpline at 833-VAX-HELP (833-829-4357) or email [email protected]).
- Other official immunization record from within or outside the United States, including from your health care provider. A photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable.
The order defines full vaccination as two weeks after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two weeks after one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or two weeks after completing another approved vaccine. No personal identification with proof of vaccination will be required an individuals under 12 years of age, who are not eligible to be vaccinated, are not required to be tested for entry.
While employees are not included in the verification requirement, the Order strongly recommends that employers mandate vaccinations for their own employees.
The Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce has offered to assist King County in offering resources to businesses implementing the new requirement. Businesses can visit kcvaxverified.com for frequently asked questions and greater details on the new policy, including which businesses are impacted, what qualifies as proof of vaccination and plans for enforcement.
