When the Las Vegas Raiders kick off their NFL season next month, the team wants its home stadium to look as normal as possible, with stands full of fans. There’s just one catch: To get in, every spectator will have to show proof they’ve gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone who hasn’t can still enter — after they get a shot at Allegiant Stadium.
Vaccinated fans won’t be required to wear masks
Spectators will be required to show proof of their vaccination status on a mobile app with a “health pass” feature, the Raiders organization said. If they do so, they can attend games without wearing a face mask.
Fans who have opted to get a vaccine shot before entering the stadium will have to wear a mask, due to the lag time for the vaccines to take full effect.
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