At San Francisco Opera, policy updated August 25, 2022:
Updated August 25, 2022
All patrons aged 5 and older must show proof of full vaccination (defined as two weeks after your final shot), along with a matching photo ID. If bringing a child under the age of 5, who is not eligible for the vaccine, please call the Box Office to purchase tickets. Children under the age of 5 will be required to show proof of a negative "rapid" antigen test taken within one calendar day prior to entry or a negative PCR test taken within two calendar days prior to entry.
For information on how to get a vaccine, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines
All patrons must wear well-fitted masks that cover their nose, mouth, and chin when inside the facility unless they are actively eating or drinking. A non-vented N95 mask is strongly recommended as a well-fitted mask to provide maximum protection. A well-fitted mask does not include a scarf, ski mask, balaclava, bandana, turtleneck collar, single layer of fabric or any mask that has an unfiltered one-way exhaust valve. Audience members who fail to follow the Front of House safety protocols will be promptly removed from the performance venue.
At San Francisco Symphony:
PATRON SAFETY AT DAVIES SYMPHONY HALL
The health and safety of our patrons, musicians, staff, and volunteers is our top priority. This page will be updated on an ongoing basis.
(Updated August 9, 2022)
MASK REQUIREMENTS
Based on the advice of the San Francisco Symphony’s Health and Safety Task Force, a face covering is recommended but no longer required for entry into Davies Symphony Hall. There will be a limited number of KN95 or equivalent masks available at Davies Symphony Hall for those patrons that request them.
VACCINATION POLICY
Patrons 12 and older must show proof of full vaccination (electronic, photo, or paper copy).
Patrons under age 12 must show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (PCR test taken within 2 days of event entry or an antigen [rapid] test taken within 1 day of event entry. See “Testing Requirements” below for more information.
“Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after completion of the two-dose regimen of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or other WHO authorized COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, proof of booster shots is not required.
The San Francisco Symphony requires full vaccination for all musicians, staff, and volunteers to participate in any Symphony-sponsored activities at Davies Symphony Hall, Zellerbach Rehearsal Hall, or any other locations of such activities.
You can guess that I'm a lot happier about SF Opera's mask-required policy, which will limit the spread of COVID if anyone in the WMOH is infected. Come ON, SFS, what are you thinking? You have many more programs and more opportunities to spread the coronavirus. Go back to requiring masking. It's better for us all.
4 comments:
Hooray for the Symphony. Relatively few masks are worn in stores or restaurants today. I personally find masks extremely uncomfortable. Those who are concerned can wear masks. (I'm almost 88 years old so I'm in the group which should be most concerned but I don't think masks provide me or others with any significant protection.)
Masks provide a physical barrier and filter out viral particles. Why do you think they don't provide significant protection ?
FYI, I received today an email from SF Symphony regarding my preferences on health & safety protocols (link to an online survey). I'm guessing you did as well, Lisa. I prefer required mask-wearing and will wear one during concerts regardless of the stated protocol.
Indeed I did. I asked them why the risk is apparently lower on their side of Grove, noted that last season there weren't outbreaks because of SFS and SFO performances, and suggested that they require maximum precautions to protect the audience from an illness that kills or disabled some who get it.
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