PHILADELPHIA - A source in city government tells FOX 29 that Philadelphia is likely to impose a vaccine mandate on indoor dining establishments and is expected to announce it as soon as Monday.The mandate will be in response to sharply rising COVID cases and hospitalizations.
It would require patrons and workers in indoor dining establishments to show proof of vaccination or have a clean COVID test taken within 24 hours.Ben Fileccia, of the Pennsylvania Dining and Lodging Association, said his organization is supportive of getting shots in arms but is concerned the mandate could harm an industry just getting back on its feet."They’ve gone through so much.