Philadelphia Drops COVID-19 Vaccine Passport for Restaurants

A Department of Health and Human Services employee holds a COVID-19 vaccine record card in Washington on Nov. 13, 2020. EJ Hersom/DoD

The city of Philadelphia has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine passport mandate because of a drop in cases, according to the city’s health commissioner.

“As of today, we no longer need our city’s dining establishments to check vaccines,” Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole announced on Feb. 16. The mandate went into effect in January, requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining.