News Article: Bruins and Celtics Require Proof Of Full Vaccination Or Negative Covid Test For Fans 12+

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Mine's about to rip in half from being folded in my wallet. Seems like they could've thought of a better way than an oddly sized, easily losable card.

It's surprising they haven't created a more permanent solution. Expecting those pieces of paper to survive years isn't going to work.

Good move by the Bruins and Celtics and really should not impact attendance either.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Wonder what Papa Jacobs will think when his attendance is at 50%. Will he blame the vaxx rules or Sweeney’s retooled roster?!

Attendance will be 100% even if the retooled roster fails.

 

[Oates2Neely]

This isn't about money at all. This is him caring about public health.

Jeremy Jacobs cares? Color me shocked. He cares only about his wallet

 

[Oates2Neely]

Attendance will be 100% even if the retooled roster fails.

We will see. Not everyone shares the same opinion

 

[DarrenBanks56]

We will see. Not everyone shares the same opinion

as long as the bruins have pastrnak and marchand. attendence with be 100%

 

[Gee Wally]

For those that may need help.

Requesting a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record

 

[KesselBuiltMyHotrod]

seems like a good use of resources to clog up testing facilities so people can attend bruins games

Better than clogging up hospital systems with unvaccinated patients.

 

[NextBigThing]

You can still provide a negative test result and attend, so I’m not sure I follow your point? If you want to attend that’s the deal. If you refuse to do either then you stay home. Doesn’t seem unreasonable at all.

So I have to provide a negative test result every time I go to a game? That's going to be a giant pain in the ass. For example, right now every CVS close to me is fully booked for testing until Monday. Mr. Jacobs won't be getting any of my money this season.

 

[DKH]

seems like a good use of resources to clog up testing facilities so people can attend bruins games

You want to sit next to someone unvaccinated?

 

[Alicat]

So I have to provide a negative test result every time I go to a game? That's going to be a giant pain in the ass. For example, right now every CVS close to me is fully booked for testing until Monday. Mr. Jacobs won't be getting any of my money this season.

It just requires more planning.

 

[UncleRico]

You want to sit next to someone unvaccinated?

I would if it was a decent enough seat upgrade lmao

 

[HockeyMomx2]

Went to the Eagles concert and they checked that you had a piece of paper or a picture of one,and masks were also required,but as soon as people were in,every blessed mask came off,thank God.

That's the part I don't get. It's what, not transmissible when sitting down, but it is transmissible when walking around on the concourse or to your seat? It makes zero sense to me. I also trust vaccinated folks less than unvaccinated when it comes to continuing to wash and sanitize their hands and common areas. Too many think they no longer have to, I've felt all along that's b.s. and you can still transmit it/carry it and give it to others even if you are vaccinated.

 

[LSCII]

That's the part I don't get. It's what, not transmissible when sitting down, but it is transmissible when walking around on the concourse or to your seat? It makes zero sense to me. I also trust vaccinated folks less than unvaccinated when it comes to continuing to wash and sanitize their hands and common areas. Too many think they no longer have to, I've felt all along that's b.s. and you can still transmit it/carry it and give it to others even if you are vaccinated.

I don't think the mask mandate in the city of Boston works that way. I'm pretty sure you're supposed to wear a mask while indoors regardless, and the people who took them off were actually incorrect. But maybe someone that's paid more attention to it or attended a show can clarify?

As for the rest, I'm going to just not bother responding since it will open a can of worms for the mods.

 

[HockeyMomx2]

For those that may need help.

Requesting a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record

How is this possible when they assured everyone that 'no personal information would be retained'? Is there really no one else that is concerned about this or seeing the slippery slope that this is?? As Aaron Lewis sings, "Am I the only one...?"

 

[HockeyMomx2]

I don't think the mask mandate in the city of Boston works that way. I'm pretty sure you're supposed to wear a mask while indoors regardless, and the people who took them off were actually incorrect. But maybe someone that's paid more attention to it or attended a show can clarify?

As for the rest, I'm going to just not bother responding since it will open a can of worms for the mods.

Our rules here in OR are stricter than there, (I think we have the strictest in the country actually) but even here once you're in a venue for a concert, etc. and sitting in your seats you can take them off. As for the other, I'm just going by what I'm seeing by those around me. Those vaccinated just aren't doing the sanitizing thing (I am) either themselves or common areas they've touched. Those I know not vaccinated aren't vaccinated for medical reasons though so maybe they're a little more stringent because of that.

 

[Gee Wally]

How is this possible when they assured everyone that 'no personal information would be retained'? Is there really no one else that is concerned about this or seeing the slippery slope that this is?? As Aaron Lewis sings, "Am I the only one...?"

we are NOT doing debates here. I dont know where that quote comes from within Mass. , nor do I care in regard to this information thread.
As stipulated , to debate or question please use Covid forum.

 

[LSCII]

Our rules here in OR are stricter than there, (I think we have the strictest in the country actually) but even here once you're in a venue for a concert, etc. and sitting in your seats you can take them off. As for the other, I'm just going by what I'm seeing by those around me. Those vaccinated just aren't doing the sanitizing thing (I am) either themselves or common areas they've touched. Those I know not vaccinated aren't vaccinated for medical reasons though so maybe they're a little more stringent because of that.

New mask mandate frequently asked questions

So even when seated, you're supposed to keep the mask on here in Boston per the city's mandate, unless actively eating/drinking.

Again, not responding to the rest because yeah.

 

[Gee Wally]

Again, as per press releases and post 43 here:


Guests under 12 do not need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (some concerts will have stricter requirements for younger fans) but they will be required, like everyone else, to wear a mask per the city mandate. Masks may be taken off while eating or drinking. A two-strike policy will be in effect for mask violators, with disciplinary measures including ejection.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

Our rules here in OR are stricter than there, (I think we have the strictest in the country actually) but even here once you're in a venue for a concert, etc. and sitting in your seats you can take them off. As for the other, I'm just going by what I'm seeing by those around me. Those vaccinated just aren't doing the sanitizing thing (I am) either themselves or common areas they've touched. Those I know not vaccinated aren't vaccinated for medical reasons though so maybe they're a little more stringent because of that.

if you think 17k fans are gonna keep the masks on all game, you are dreaming, lol.
Nobody is going to keep a mask on in there. Thats rediculous. The playoffs had a mask requirement and nobody kept them on.

 

[The National]

I wasn’t planning on going to any games but for those who are I hope they can find a way to make the process move quickly. At the start I assume it will be quite a mess.

 

[LSCII]

I wasn’t planning on going to any games but for those who are I hope they can find a way to make the process move quickly. At the start I assume it will be quite a mess.

Exactly. I heard the Pats game with just the electronic tickets was a fiasco, so I would imagine you'd have to plan on getting there early just to be inside the building before the puck drops.

 

[The National]

Exactly. I heard the Pats game with just the electronic tickets was a fiasco, so I would imagine you'd have to plan on getting there early just to be inside the building before the puck drops.

Yeah that’s what I’m kinda basing it on too. Each person is probably gonna take 45 seconds to a minute to check the ID and Vax information/test. Maybe they can find a way to streamline it so we’ll see!

But at least when you finally get inside people can feel safer.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

If this is what it takes to get fans in the buildings I say what's the big deal. If the Vaccination doesn't work at least it got you into a hockey game.

 

[Gee Wally]

And now for my absolute personal favorite - the THIRD WARNING.

No Covid Debates. Use the main Covid Board.

This is for Garden venue rules , information and updates.

Many also received personal notices. A gift of a four warnings one may say.

None further. Its your choice.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

BUT YOU can get the shot to protect yourself and kids (under 12) can not yet. So even though you have been vaccinated you can still carry the virus and give it to others. We need to protect the kids

I'm a new Grandpa so I fulling understand

I also went back on the dark side and went in for a half season for the first time in 20 years, so the new policy is great