2 North Side Restaurants To Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Two restaurants on the North Side will start requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for diners.
On Facebook, Leo. a public house said proof of full vaccination and ID are required there and at Lola Bistro starting Wednesday.
Starting Wednesday Aug 4th at Lola and Leo. #Pittsburgh #pghnorthside #manchesterpgh #community #service #humanity #vaccines
Posted by Leo. a public house on Monday, August 2, 2021
"No vaccination = no service," Leo. said on Facebook.
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The restaurants' decision came a day before New York City announced that vaccination proof will soon be required for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment.
Signs are up and starting tomorrow, no vaccination = no service. That's for two restaurants on the Northside.
— Nicole Ford (@NicoleFordTV) August 3, 2021
Why the owner made the decision and why other businesses may soon follow. LIVE on @KDKA at 6pm. pic.twitter.com/rFvPqnVjB7
Cases are currently rising in the Pittsburgh area, with the CDC saying multiple local counties have a "substantial" level of COVID-19 transmission. Health officials say the climbing cases are fueled by the more contagious delta variant and unvaccinated Americans.