Lisa Vanderpump's restaurants are the lates to join a growing list of establishments requiring proof of vaccine in order to dine. The Real Housewives star's PUMP and Tom Tom restaurant and bar posted the policy change on their respective Instagram accounts.
"Due to the increase in COVID cases and the Delta variant, as of August 4th, we will require all guests to show proof of vaccination, or a negative Covid test within 24 hours, before entry. Proof of vaccination can be in the form of a vaccine card, a digital version, scan or photo of vaccine card, and match your valid ID," a statement posted on Pump's Instagram page read: "Our priority has always been the protection of our staff and guests. Please help us keep our community safe, and let’s beat this together."
Tom Tom restaurant posted the same statement on their own page. Lisa's restaurant SUR, the location of the popular Bravo show Vanderpump Rules has yet to post anything regarding their vaccine policy. Pump's statement was met with mixed reviews, with some people calling it a "Bad bad bad move" in the comments and others saying "Good job. Have to protect your employees and families."
The Centers for Disease Control recently updated their COVID-19 guidelines to encourage individuals who are vaccinated to still mask up when in areas with high COVID cases. New restaurant changes are being put into affect at Danny Meyer's restaurant group and New York City is launching a program that requires proof of vaccine for indoor dining.
You can read up on the CDC's guidelines here.
