{"id":293,"date":"2021-08-11T14:45:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T18:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/?p=293"},"modified":"2023-03-22T09:45:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:45:38","slug":"reading-terminal-market-mask-mandate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readingterminalmarket.org\/news\/reading-terminal-market-mask-mandate\/","title":{"rendered":"Reading Terminal Market Mask Mandate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 12\u00a0<u>masks are once again required<\/u>\u00a0inside Reading Terminal Market. This policy is in accordance with City of Philadelphia guidelines and will be strictly enforced. Please see below for our mask mandate FAQ. This information is subject to change as the City updates its requirements.\u00a0Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our guests and employees safe.<br \/>\n<span id=\"more-5169\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is required to wear a mask?<br \/>\n<\/strong><u>Everyone<\/u><span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>who enters Reading Terminal Market. This includes customers, guests, staff, merchants, and vendors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there any exceptions?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Individuals may only remove their masks<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>if they are<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><u>seated<\/u>\u00a0at one of our<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><u>designated<\/u>\u00a0indoor dining areas or a merchant counter while dining. Eating and drinking while walking around the Market is<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>no longer<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>permitted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about medical exceptions?<br \/>\n<\/strong>In accordance with<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html#anchor_1619804600020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html#anchor_1619804600020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">CDC guidelines<\/a>, most people with underlying medical conditions can and should wear masks. If your physician has determined you<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>cannot wear a mask, we encourage you to use our curbside pickup or home delivery options to keep yourself as safe as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if I have proof that I\u2019m vaccinated?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Masks are still required inside the Market even if you\u2019re vaccinated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long will masks be required inside the Market?<br \/>\n<\/strong>As of<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>August 12, 2021, masks are required for the foreseeable future.<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>We are following the City\u2019s guidance and will update our<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>policy and<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>communication channels accordingly should anything change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kind of protection are you offering customers outside of masks?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Reading Terminal Market has an above-industry standard ventilation system. We also have hand sanitizer readily available at all our entrances and throughout the Market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If I have a concern about a customer or employee not wearing a mask, what should I do?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Customer safety is our top priority and we take your concerns very seriously. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@readingterminalmarket.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">info@readingterminalmarket.org<\/a>,<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>215-922-2317, or on our social media channels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I\u2019m not comfortable shopping in-person at the Market. Do you have any alternatives?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes! More than 50 of our merchants are available for delivery or curbside pickup through<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"https:\/\/www.mercato.com\/shop\/reading-terminal-market\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercato.com\/shop\/reading-terminal-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Mercato<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 12\u00a0masks are once again required\u00a0inside Reading Terminal Market. 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