US Open won't require spectators to wear masks or show proof of vaccination

[Ms. Toad]

22. Gee, that was fast evolution.

On Friday evening, the tournament announced on its Twitter account that proof of at least one vaccine shot would now be required for entrance to the grounds for all fans ages 12 and older. No masks are required.

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“Today, the U.S.T.A. was informed that the New York City mayor’s office will be mandating proof of Covid-19 vaccination for entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium,” the statement said. “Given the continuing evolution of the Delta variant and in keeping with our intention to put the health and safety of our fans first, the U.S.T.A. will extend the mayor’s requirement to all U.S. Open ticket holders 12 years old and older.”

You'd have thought they might have looked at the surge that (after end-of-week adjustments) will have almost certainly hit over 200,000 cases on Friday for the first time since January 16. (Friday is at 190,370 - and typically late reporting by jurisdictions has been bumping up Friday's numbers by 10-20,000 cases by the time Monday rolls around.)