Vaccination – Page 2 – Southport Corridor News and Events

Lakeview 80% vaccinated; FDA grants full approval to Pfizer

60657 is not far behind and should hit 80%+ soon. Currently as of August 20, 60657’s rate is 79.2% according to the City of Chicago’s Covid dashboard. This would mean Lakeview is one of the most vaccinated areas in the entire country.

9 Zip Codes in Chicago have hit 80%+ One Dose Vaccine Rate

Kudos to Lakeview’s 60613 zip code! This past week this zip code hit 80%+ of at least 1 dose of the Covid-19 vaccine ages 12 and up.

Vaccines are available at your local Jewel-Osco, CVS, Walgreens and local health outposts, and most places do not require an appointment.

Gman Tavern requiring Covid-19 Vaccine

Gman Tavern, located at 3740 N. Clark Street is requiring proof of vaccination for entry according to their Facebook Post.

Gman joins many other businesses in Lakeview requiring Covid-19 vaccinations upon entry.

“Jake Arrieta was a “surly, selfish, science-denying tool” in requesting a reporter should take his mask off”

Vocal about not getting a vaccination, Jake lashed out at Bruce Levine of 670 The Score during the post-game presser on Wednesday night.

“It’s not hard, Bruce,” he said. “And I’d love you to take your mask off. I don’t think anybody’s around you.”

Listen to full segment via Twitter:

Jake Arrieta was a “surly, selfish, science-denying tool” in requesting a reporter should take his mask off.

Listen to full segment with @mullyhaugh @DavidHaugh: https://t.co/dMUeDS3btg pic.twitter.com/9CL7lMhIcY
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) August 12, 2021

Beermiscuous now requiring proof of vaccination for all indoor dining

Beermiscuous Lakeview, a Craft beer bar & bottle shop at 2812 N Lincoln Avenue is now requiring patrons to be fully vaccinated for indoor dining.

In a message on their social media accounts, the establishment wrote:

“We have unanimously decided as a staff to require proof of vaccination for all indoor dining, effective today. This decision was made for the sake of our guests’ safety as well as our own. We will check for vaccination status as we check IDs. Thanks for sticking with us, cheers.”

We have unanimously decided as a staff to require proof of vaccination for all indoor dining, effective today. This decision was made for the sake of our guests’ safety as well as our own. We will check for vaccination status as we check IDs. Thanks for sticking with us, cheers. pic.twitter.com/mvhLRQdpwz
— Beermiscuous-Lakeview (@Beermiscuous) August 3, 2021

Beermiscuous joins a long list of public bars, venues and restaurants that are requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination for service.

Lincoln Hall and Schubas requiring full vaccination for all events

Full vaccination is now required +14 days will now be required for all events

Lincoln Hall and Schubas announced today you must be fully vaccinated to attend an event.

Market Days offering rapid Covid Testing, Vaccinations

Rapid COVID-19 testing will be available at festival gates, and people who are unvaccinated can get a Moderna shot at the fest.

From Block Club Chicago, people can get tested for and vaccinated against coronavirus this weekend at the Northalsted Market Days.

Market Days is partnering with Northshore Clinical Labs and Special Events Management to offer free coronavirus tests ahead of the festival and at its entrance gates, according to a statement. There also will be a vaccination booth inside the fest, which runs Friday-Sunday in Lakeview’s Northalsted neighborhood.

Uncommon Ground requiring proof of vaccination or mask up

Starting August 3, Uncommon Ground announced via Facebook proof of vaccination or required masks. A number of local businesses are starting the vaccination trend including SoulCycle, Sidetrack, DS Tequila and The Metro.

The Metro requiring COVID-19 vaccinations to attend concerts

Iconic North Side concert venue the Metro is requiring concertgoers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

In a tweet Tuesday, the venue made the announcement by stating it’s “acting in the best interest of our most vulnerable communities.”

The venue just held a series of Lollapalooza aftershows, where they recommended masks due to Cook County being in an area of “substantial COVID-19 transmission,” as defined by the CDC.

Metro said that a current negative COVID-19 test will be sufficient for entry. They said the policies are subject to change based on city and state guidelines.

The venue’s next show is scheduled for Friday. Riot Fest headliner Taking Back Sunday will be playing an aftershow at Metro on Sept. 19.

Want to dine in restaurants and bars in North Halsted like DS Tequila and Sidetrack? Get vaccinated.

The city is working on a way for people to digitally prove their vaccination status.

If you want to dine in restaurants and bars in North Halsted like DS Tequila and Sidetrack, you better have proof of COVID vaccination, as it’s now required to get in.

More and more restaurants and nightclubs around Chicago area making that move as COVID cases once again surge, driven by the spread of the delta variant, especially in unvaccinated populations.

SoulCycle to require proof of vaccination starting in September

SoulCycle parent company Equinox Group said Monday that its members, riders and staff will be required to show one-time proof of vaccination in order to enter its facilities, beginning early next month.

The company will kick off this effort in New York City, it said in a press release.

To get a sense of vaccination status, Equinox said it recently conducted a survey and found that 96% of its members reported having already been vaccinated against Covid-19, along with 89% of employees.

The high-end fitness chain added that an “overwhelming majority” of its paying customers are in support of mandating vaccines in order to enter its clubs and cycling studios.

“We have a responsibility to take bold action and respond to changing circumstances with urgency,” said Equinox Group Executive Chairman Harvey Spevak. “We encourage other leading brands to join us in this effort to best protect our communities.”