Minneapolis, St. Paul will require proof of vaccination or COVID test to enter restaurants

The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul announced on Wednesday that people will need to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test in order to enter restaurants, bars and other places of public accommodation.

The requirement takes effect Jan. 19. It comes just a week after the two cities reinstated mask mandates in an effort to combat the latest surge of COVID-19 driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant that has yet to hit its peak.

“Our expectation is that the vast majority of businesses will comply, will participate and will see this as an opportunity to keep their business open,” said St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter during a joint virtual news conference with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

All businesses that serve food or beverages will be required to comply, including movie theaters, bowling alleys, convention centers and stadiums.

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