Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced today the launch of the city's "B Together" vaccine requirement rules for certain indoor spaces.
Beginning 15 January 2022, all persons - including employees - will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter the following types of indoor spaces in the City of Boston:
- Indoor dining venues, including bars and nightclubs
- Indoor fitness facilities, including:
- Commercial gyms and fitness centers
- Yoga, pilates, barre and dance studios
- Boxing and kickboxing gyms
- Fitness boot camps
- Indoor pools
- Any other facilities used for conducting group fitness classes
- Indoor entertainment venues, including:
- Movie theaters
- Music or concert venues
- Commercial event and party venues
- Museums and galleries
- Professional sports arenas and indoor stadiums
- Convention centers and exhibition halls
- Performing arts theaters
- Bowling alleys
- Other recreational centers
Acceptable forms of proof of vaccination include:
- CDC vaccination card
- Digital image of CDC card
- Image or print of any official immunization record
- City-designated app containing a digital image of any official immunization record
- Specific other COVID-19 vaccine verification apps
Timing:
- Saturday 15 January 2022: Persons aged 12+ must show proof of one dose of vaccine.
- Tuesday 15 February 2022: Persons aged 12+ must show proof of full vaccination.
- Tuesday 1 March 2022: Persons aged 5-11 must show proof of one dose of vaccine.
- Sunday 1 May 2022: Persons aged 5+ must show proof of full vaccination
Questions? Call the Boston Office of Neighborhood Services at 3-1-1.