Copyright 2022 NPR. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at preventing severe illness and can help limit the spread of the virus that causes it. endobj If a Maine resident loses a vaccination card, they can still prove they got their shots. A growing number of colleges, health care systems, the military, governments and major employers also are implementing vaccine mandates as a condition of employment or to attend school. % NPR reports that nine states have enacted laws with some prohibitions on vaccine mandates. As of last week, about a dozen restaurants had signed, only a fraction of the total number in the city. Evan Sung for The New York Times. (Effective July 28, 2021) The Mills Administration announced that the State of Maine will follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (U.S. CDC) updated face covering guidance, which recommends that: *all people, regardless of vaccination status, wear face coverings in indoor, public settings in areas with substantial or high levels of community transmission. Janet Mills speaks at a news conference, Jan. 17, 2023, in Augusta, Maine. *all teachers, staff, and students in K-12 schools wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status or community transmission level. Wu said over 90% of the city's 18,000 workers are already vaccinated, but anyone who is not will have to do so by the Jan. 15 deadline as a condition of employment. Image: Katherine Chew Hamilton As of this writing, businesses are on their own when it comes to enforcing their vaccination and COVID testing requirements. Those that dont would be violating the student code of conduct.. Until there is, Stowaway's Osito is joining a growing list of restaurants across the country that require proof of vaccination from diners without the protection of a city or state mandate. The proof of vaccination requirement for indoor venues will go into effect starting Jan. 15 for everyone ages 12 and up. On March 19, 2021, Governor Mills announced an acceleration to Maine's COVID-19 vaccination schedule. For instance, if a vaccinated student falls ill with COVID-19, the system could check their vaccination records, and the student would be disciplined if the record is found to be fraudulent. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. "Many have already implemented proof of vaccination independently. 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Asked if that move was validating to him, Malin replied that he is not looking for validation in this, Im just looking to avoid another COVID shutdown for our restaurant, and that believed his move was in the best interest of community health. 3 0 obj MaineHealth, the parent company of Maine Medical Center in Portland and a health care network that includes 23,000 employees, is mandating that its employees get the COVID-19 shots by October. With the surge of the omicron variant across the country, many local officials are considering new restrictions to try to limit the spread. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. Peter's Bar & Grill Proof of vaccination required to sit inside; unvaccinated customers free to sit outdoors. His announcement was made three days earlier than the mandate issued Tuesday by New York City officials that people must be vaccinated to eat indoors or go to an indoor gym. "There is nothing more American than coming together to ensure that we are taking care of each other, that each and every one of our community members is safe and healthy and has access to the future and opportunities they deserve.". "Today we stand with Mayor Wu moving into this next chapter," she said. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Going forward, the planned vaccine schedule is as follows: March 3, 2021: All residents age 60 and older. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. Enter your email and password to access comments. Will Restaurants Screen Guests for Vaccination? "We especially remind our fellow members of law enforcement that civil rights and worker's rights cannot be suspended, abridged, or revoked in America," the group said in a statement, which also said any ongoing contract negotiations should be suspended. What Will Make Restaurants Feel Safe in the COVID-19 Era? Children ages 611 years can get either a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster. New York state has launched a phone app, the Excelsior Pass, which contains uploaded information from a vaccination card, to make it easy for people to show their vaccination status to whoever needs to see it. At times the chanting made it difficult for those at the podium to hear themselves speak. Several Portland, Maine, restaurants have decided to only allow people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to eat in their dining rooms. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Insider, Eater, the San Francisco Chronicle, and more. Acceptable forms of proof of vaccination include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination card, a photo of the card, any official immunization record or digital image from a pharmacy or health care provider or on any COVID-19 vaccine verification app. March 23, 2021: All residents age 50 and older. Please wait for the page to reload. Use the form below to reset your password. Greg Dugal with the trade group HospitalityMaine says he's still waiting for more details on the plan before weighing in. In Portland, Maine, several local restaurants are now calling on the City Council to require customers to get vaccines. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> They should receive their second dose at least 21 days and up to eight weeks after the first dose. Find a Vaccination Site COVID-19 Treatment COVID-19 treatment is available for people who are at risk for severe disease. The Department of Health and Human Services is offering a free option for Maine people who need a ride to and from a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. COVID-19 treatment is available for people who are at risk for severe disease. Every business is different. Are Portland restaurants open for sit-down dining? Starting on March 1, children over age 5 will be required to be vaccinated as well. Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Visiting Portland If I visit Portland from out of state, do I need to self-quarantine? AUBURN, Maine (AP) Employees of a Maine restaurant got a surprise when they opened a large wooden crate that they thought was a shipment of mugs they had recently ordered. "We were certainly not the first in SF or the Bay [to do this]," said Nate Norris, Zuni Cafe's chef de cuisine. We card people all the time. "The idea of a restaurant is a place for someone to come and have an experience and be safe, to be taken out of what is happening in the world, and to be able to celebrate with each other. SWAB AND SEND SITES Any individual visiting the state with or without symptoms of COVID-19 can visit one of Maines multiple Swab & Send sites. Everyone age5years and older are recommended to receive an updated (bivalent) booster. The plan also establishes a target reopening date of March 26, 2021 for Maine bars and tasting rooms which will be required to operate under the Seated Food and Drink COVID-19 Checklist. Republican gubernatorial candidate Geoff Diehl, meanwhile, called the policies "clear violations of the civil rights of anyone who lives in, works in, or travels to the city" and said they "will make it even more difficult for Boston's economy to recover from the pandemic. All rights reserved, New COVID Record Set in Mass. A new, multi-month plan reflects the stabilization of Maines COVID-19 metrics and progress in vaccinations, aims to provide clarity and predictability for Maine people and businesses to plan for the summer months and establish Maine as a safe place to visit. For more information please refer to general guidance recommendations. We have an expectation that people will provide accurate information, Demeritt said. In New York City, proof of vaccination will be required for indoor dining beginning Aug. 16. Last updated: May 24, 2021. People dine at a restaurant at Hudson Yards AFP via Getty Images Instead, when the restaurant opens in October, it'll require guests to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. The state dropped nearly all coronavirus safety requirements for restaurants and bars. The Portland Hunt and Alpine Club, Crown Jewel and Little Giant have all recently said that anyone who eats at their establishments indoors must have received the shots. She's spent the last 10 years writing about restaurant technology and the future of hospitality and was among the first journalists to cover these topics with regularity. Several Portland, Maine, restaurants have decided to only allow people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to eat in their dining rooms. Hosted by Sabrina Tavernise. A restaurant can indicate that proof of vaccination is required, or that all staff are fully vaccinated. I deliberately turned comments off on our Instagram to prevent any unpleasant commentary. Vaccines | Covid-19 - Maine.gov COVID-19 Beginning Feb. 15, everyone will have to show proof of two doses. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future.