These places won’t let you inside without proof of vaccination
And that challenge is acute in places like New York City, which was hit particularly hard by the pandemic, forcing widespread shutdowns that crippled many businesses. Here’s a look at some of the companies there that are adjusting their protocols to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination from their clients.
Equinox
All Equinox employees and members will be required to show proof of vaccination, the luxury fitness company announced Monday. Employees and members will be asked to share their vaccination status prior to entering all Equinox New York City clubs and corporate offices beginning in early September. “Proof of vaccination will be integrated into the system so that a member only needs to display it once,” a spokesperson for Equinox told CNN Business. The company said it plans to introduce similar policies in all of its markets and will continue to follow all current local health guidelines. For those who require medical or religious accommodations, the Equinox Group said it will work with members and employees accordingly. In a survey, the company found that 96% of members and 89% of employees reported that they have been vaccinated.
SoulCycle
SoulCycle, a chain of cycling studios owned by Equinox, will require all of its customers to show proof of vaccination before attending a cycling class. The company consulted with infectious disease experts before making this decision, according to a press release. “There is certainly business risk that we will lose some members or riders,” Harvey Spevak, managing partner and executive chairman at Equinox Group, told CNN Business. “But we’re confident that we will continue to serve [those] who want to be with us. There will be new ones who will join or start riding with us because they want to go to a club or studio where they will be safe or well protected.”
Morgan Stanley
Broadway
Union Square Hospitality Group
