As COVID-19 cases continue to spike throughout the state and nationwide, two Triangle restaurants have announced they will require indoor diners to show proof of vaccination.<\/b>
\nRaleigh, N.C. \u2014 As COVID-19 cases continue to spike throughout the state and nationwide, two Triangle restaurants have announced they will require indoor diners to show proof of vaccination. In addition, one music venue in Durham is requiring proof of vaccination for all indoor shows. Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro will start requiring proof of vaccination for COVID-19 for all dine-in guests starting Thursday, owners announced via social media. „We make this choice with our team and guests safety as our first priority. Kids under 12 will still be welcomed in as long as they\u2019re masked unless seated at the table. We hope this continues to show our commitment to providing a safe place to share a meal and company,“ owners wrote on social media. „Navigating our current landscape continues to prove a huge challenge for restaurants so please continue to be loving and appreciate what myself, my team, and every other restaurant in our community do.“ Pizzeria Mercato is also open for curbside take-out. In Durham, owners of French bistro Rue Cler said they would be requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for dining starting Tuesday. The restaurant said that accepted forms of proof include a CDC vaccination record card or a picture the card on a mobile device. Children ages 12 and younger will be exempt from the vaccination requirement but must wear masks. The Players Retreat in Raleigh also requires proof of vaccination to dine inside. Guests must bring proof of vaccination and register with hosts to get a „PR – I’m Vaxxed!“ button.“ Unvaccinated people are allowed to dine outside. „The pandemic completely changed how we do business, and we are placing these temporary policies in place to keep our team and guests safe. My wife, Doris, several of our employees and a number of regular guests have severe respiratory issues \u2013 keeping them safe and away from any risk is our top priority,“ owner Gus Gusler said before the restaurant reopened in late June. On Monday, Motorco Music Hall in Durham announced that it would require proof of vaccination for all guests attending any events on its calendar. Temperature checks will also be done at the door and masks must be worn at all times except when eating and drinking. „Our staff is already 100% vaccinated and all artists will be checked before they enter our building to ensure the safest possible environment. We appreciate our community\u2019s support as we continue to reintroduce live events during this very trying time,“ owners posted on social media. Anyone who has purchased tickets and would like a refund should email showinfo@motorcomusic.com. On Monday, North Carolina was averaging almost 3,300 new COVID-19 cases each day, a number that hasn’t been seen since February. The spike in cases is largely due to the highly-contagious Delta variant and more people gathering in groups without masks, local health officials say. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance for fully vaccinated people, saying even they should wear a mask in some areas where COVID-19 cases are spreading. Most central N.C. school districts and many local universities and businesses reacted to the advice, again requiring masks indoors for everyone, regardless of vaccine status.<\/p>\n