Highmark Stadium now requiring vaccination for entry

[Logic]

3 minutes ago, Mark Vader said:

I went to a concert two weeks ago where proof of vaccination was not required, and I saw no problems there.

Man, it must have taken you a long time to follow up with all of the attendees in the days that followed to see how many people contracted COVID at the show.

[BillsPride12]

Just now, YoloinOhio said:

Bills clearly trying to reduce the crowd so josh is less hyped up 

That joke was already made like 4 pages ago...Get with it!

[BADOLBILZ]

41 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said:

After attending the Packers, and Steelers games, I knew this was coming.

 

 

[CheshireCT]

8 minutes ago, Cheektowaga Chad said:

Did they speak why negative test results wouldn't work? Wouldn't that be the safest environment? 

 

I also wonder why not.

 

Generally in Europe (which has much stronger regulations for Covid), there is the choice of 3 - vaccinated, recently infected with Covid, or a negative test.

[4_kidd_4]

3 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

People complain about COVID restrictions but don't want to do anything to actually work toward ending the pandemic. Suit yourselves.

 

Yeah, this seems like the opener was the “freebie”, as in let’s see if folks follow a set of rules on their own.

 

Shocker, they didn’t.

 

Imagine that, there’s repercussions to bad behavior! Who woulda guessed??

[YoloinOhio]

Just now, BillsPride12 said:

That joke was already made like 4 pages ago...Get with it!

It’s funny to anyone who didn’t read 4 pages ago! Like me!

[DrDawkinstein]

1 minute ago, Buffalo619 said:

What’s the work around. Religious exemption? 

 

I think the free and easy shot is the work around.

[billsfanmiamioh]

Just now, CheshireCT said:

 

I also wonder why not.

 

Generally in Europe (which has much stronger regulations for Covid), there is the choice of 3 - vaccinated, recently infected with Covid, or a negative test.

That actually makes some sense so we definitely can’t do that around here. 

[DrDawkinstein]

1 minute ago, 4_kidd_4 said:

 

Yeah, this seems like the opener was the “freebie”, as in let’s see if folks follow a set of rules on their own.

 

Shocker, they didn’t.

 

Imagine that, there’s repercussions to bad behavior! Who woulda guessed??

 

 

[buffalonian]

37 minutes ago, LeGOATski said:

They gave fans a chance. I respect it.

Yep. I was at the game on Sunday. It was disappointing to see almost nobody complying with the mask rules. 

[MAJBobby]

3 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said:

What’s the work around. Religious exemption? 

Stay Home and Watch from the couch.  

[RyanC883]

One of my main issues with it is as an out of state resident, I will have to carry my physical card.  A picture of it is not accepted.  I don't like carrying the original anywhere, could get lost.  

[DrDawkinstein]

Just now, Buffalo619 said:

Not staying home, I have season tickets. Religious exemption worked for my daughters university. 

 

Perfect, go back to school.

[MAJBobby]

6 minutes ago, Stanley Lombardi said:

Yes, I'll be going there -- along with thousands of my closest friends.  

Easy Felony arrest. Followed by conviction. Followed by loss of voting and gun ownership rights. 

[CountDorkula]

Just now, Buffalo619 said:

Not staying home, I have season tickets. Religious exemption worked for my daughters university. 

Do you have other vaccines?

 

You should sue the Bills like you said you were going to. 

[CheshireCT]

7 minutes ago, billsfanmiamioh said:

That actually makes some sense so we definitely can’t do that around here. 

 

and then further, people who had covid just take one shot to be "fully vaccinated"

[The Firebaugh Kid]

52 minutes ago, JÂy RÛßeÒ said:

This will be an even more fun gate-entry on game day.

It's gonna take forevvvvvver now at the gates. 

[MAJBobby]

3 minutes ago, RyanC883 said:

One of my main issues with it is as an out of state resident, I will have to carry my physical card.  A picture of it is not accepted.  I don't like carrying the original anywhere, could get lost.  

What state?  Are they not digital yet?  

[zow2]

The only part that triggers me is that a photo of the card is not acceptable.  So us out of towners need to remember to bring the actual paper 3x5 card on the plane and then remember to bring it to the game.  Can't imagine how many folks will forget it at home.  Just an extra layer of pain in the a$$.    

[RyanC883]

Just now, MAJBobby said:

What state?  Are they not digital yet?  

 

PA.  No digital option that I can find?  You know of one??!!?

[MAJBobby]

3 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said:

Not staying home, I have season tickets. Religious exemption worked for my daughters university. 

Then go get your shot. That easy. 

[T&C]

This may have been the catalyst for this decision:  https://dol.ny.gov/ny-hero-act

[RyanC883]

1 minute ago, zow2 said:

The only part that triggers me is that a photo of the card is not acceptable.  So us out of towners need to remember to bring the actual paper 3x5 card on the plane and then remember to bring it to the game.  Can't imagine how many folks will forget it at home.  Just an extra layer of pain in the a$$.    

 

good point, not only could you lose it at the game, but you could forget to bring it.  Not sure why a picture does not suffice.   Most places that require vaccines accept photos of the card.  

[RyanC883]

Just now, BUFFALOBART said:

If you are a NYS resident, get the Excelsior Pass, online.

 

and if you're not a NYS resident, like many or most people who attend games?  

[Brennan Huff]

I definitely have to commend the mods for letting this go on this long. It’s kinda fun. I usually don’t partake in these…

[LeGOATski]

3 minutes ago, zow2 said:

The only part that triggers me is that a photo of the card is not acceptable.  So us out of towners need to remember to bring the actual paper 3x5 card on the plane and then remember to bring it to the game.  Can't imagine how many folks will forget it at home.  Just an extra layer of pain in the a$$.    

I found this thing on Amazon called a "wallet." I keep all my cards in there now. It's pretty clever.

[Jester]

35 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

I put my neck gator on and pulled it up to leave the stadium and the sheriffs looked at me like..........".holy *****!  One of these assh*les actually followed the rule".

You and me both!  😂

[MAJBobby]

4 minutes ago, zow2 said:

The only part that triggers me is that a photo of the card is not acceptable.  So us out of towners need to remember to bring the actual paper 3x5 card on the plane and then remember to bring it to the game.  Can't imagine how many folks will forget it at home.  Just an extra layer of pain in the a$$.    

Most states I know of are digital. Well of course except down here in the pit known as FL. 

[TheBrownBear]

51 minutes ago, SCBills said:

I literally just had covid.  
 

They want me to get a shot to come to a game.  It honestly makes no sense, but it is what it is.  
 

Love the Bills, hate the state I grew up in. 

It's because the policy isn't all about you.  Does that not make sense?

[RyanC883]

1 minute ago, BUFFALOBART said:

In that case, I would inquire at your local/state Health Dept.

 

yeah, most states don't have them.  It's just a ridiculous policy when most places that require vaccines accept photos.  A card can be faked, a photo and show my license is much more convenient, and avoids having the card lost and/or destroyed at the game.  

[RyanC883]

1 minute ago, MAJBobby said:

Most states I know of are digital. Well of course except down here in the pit known as FL. 

 

I think most states are not digital.  In fact, I think only CA, NY, and LA are?  

[Stanley Lombardi]

2 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said:

..Better be a good fake. Being charged with a Felony, does not sound like fun.

 

In the autobiography of my daring, dashing, and fascinating life, I will devote a chapter to this sacrificial civil disobedience -- adding to the mystique and the insouciant panache of my story.

[T&C]

2 minutes ago, Brennan Huff said:

I definitely have to commend the mods for letting this go on this long. It’s kinda fun. I usually don’t partake in these…

The mods here are ***** awesome. Btw, I haven't seen HOUSE reply yet, maybe he's sleeping.

[North Buffalo]

5 minutes ago, Jobot said:

 

"My friend is a nurse" it's like you're trying to sound like a bot LOL

Stay home, and start checking your sources.

Im an xray CT tech at two Hospitals and can confirm all hospitalizations in lower NY that I have xrayed or CT'd are unvaxed

[Logic]

2 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said:

If you are a NYS resident, get the Excelsior Pass, online.

In fairness to the poster to whom you are replying...

I actually kind of agree that it's a bit of a pain for out-of-towners. I flew in from Oregon for the Steelers game. I didn't bring my vax card because it wasn't required at the time, but I did reflect on the fact that if it WAS required, I would have felt a bit uncomfortable having to pack it, fly with it, and remember to keep it safe and clean and handy during the game. 

Not an unreasonable burden or undoable task, mind you, just a little bit nerve-wracking having to carry with you something that is small and odd-sized (doesn't fit in my wallet) and cumbersome to replace if lost.

[BillsFanForever19]

9 minutes ago, Buffalo619 said:

Not staying home, I have season tickets. Religious exemption worked for my daughters university. 

 

Guess you'll be catching the game at a bar or something because you're just going to be turned away at the gate. 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

31 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said:

How long is it going to take to get into the stadium now 😳

 

I think this is a real concern

[North Buffalo]

5 minutes ago, BUFFALOBART said:

If you are a NYS resident, get the Excelsior Pass, online.

They required the Excelsior pass at US Open

[dorquemada]

Just now, North Buffalo said:

They required the Excelsior pass at US Open

 

That's Queens, NYC has a whole extra set of rules. 

[North Buffalo]

Just now, dorquemada said:

 

That's Queens, NYC has a whole extra set of rules. 

True