Dozens of restaurants in Seattle requiring proof of vaccination

There were at least 60 bars on Friday in the city that would not allow a person to enter without proof they were fully vaccinated, The Seattle Times reported.

The move comes after many bars had to shut down last week due to employees contracting the coronavirus.

Linda Derschang, owner of Linda’s Tavern and Oddfellows Cafe + Bar, told The Seattle Times her restaurants could not afford to shut down again and she wanted to keep her employees safe.

Proof of vaccination for restaurants is not mandated by the states as the establishments are setting these rules for themself.

“No shirt, no shoes, no vaccine, no entry,” Derschang said.