On Tuesday, Montgomery County councilmembers and health officials discussed a proposed COVID-19 vaccine “passport,” a proof of vaccine requirement for people to gain entry into certain indoor establishments, with religious and medical exemptions.
A council worksession and public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 18. If the measure eventually passes, effective Jan. 21 proof of at least one COVID-19 dose would be required for those ages 12 and older who want to enter restaurants, bars, fitness centers, movie theaters and some other facilities, according to the drafted Board of Health regulation. Then effective Feb. 15, proof of full vaccination — which excludes boosters — would be required for patrons 12 and older.
Finally, starting March 1, proof of full vaccination would be required for patrons as young as 5-years-old and one month. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard previously shared that…
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