Effective January 15, 2022, in compliance with the District of Columbia’s Vaccination DC policy, all guests ages 12 years and older are required to show proof of vaccination to enter Burr Gymnasium.
PLEASE NOTE: Burr Gymnasium will be operating at
50-percent capacity during events until further notice.
Guests age 12 and older must provide proof of having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by January 15, 2022 to enter. For those taking a two-dose vaccine, Pfizer or Moderna, proof of a second dose will be required for entry beginning February 15, 2022.
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS
Must provide ONE of the following:
- A CDC issued vaccination card along with photo ID for guests ages 18 or older (Original card, Photocopy of card, or Digital copy or photo).
- Record of immunization from a healthcare provider or public health authority along with photo ID for guests ages 18 years or older.
MORE INFORMATION
- Masks are still required in addition to the vaccination policy for all guests older than 2 years of age. Masks must be worn covering your nose and mouth while you are inside Burr Gymnasium with the exception of actively drinking in your seat. Masks cannot be gaiters, handkerchiefs, bandanas, costume masks, masks made of mesh material or a covering with an exhalation valve or holes.
- Guests under the age of 12 do not need to provide proof of vaccination.
- Guests that are medically exempt from receiving the vaccine, or are unable to receive the vaccine out of a sincerely held religious belief, will be permitted to enter the gymnasium providing the following requirements are met:
- Guests must provide documentation of medical or religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine, such as a note from a medical provider, along with a photo ID.
- Along with supporting documentation for the exemption, all unvaccinated guests must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of game time
- All Howard Students will be admitted upon the presentation of their Bison Safe App.