Bar owners should implement the “no vaccination card, no entry” policy without second thoughts. It’s a no brainer.
Whilst the Covid-19 Task Force has given the bar owners to decide for themselves, the choice cannot entirely rest on them. It has to be a collective stand by the city government and all stakeholders involved.
Look, the lifting of the liquor ban in itself has liberated businesses in the hospitality venues like bars to resume operations after having been put on the freezer for a long, long time. The frustration of having to see one’s business either close or freeze is understandable from a business standpoint. Hence, the initial reaction to go all out to try to recoup the losses is quite understandable to say it straightforwardly.
Nevertheless, there is also the accompanying responsibility even in the absence of a mandatory order to try to keep the health standards be the operative law to regulate operations of these venues at this point. Despite a relaxed Covid-19 standards, there is no reason not to enforce the “no proof of vaccination, no entry rule” for two reasons: First, it encourages vaccination. And second, it puts the venue and everyone present a lot safer than there is no control whatsoever on who is going inside regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not.
There is no way we can take risks. That sign on the front door should be up. No vaccination card, no entry to these premises.
