New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced new public health and safety measures on Thursday that require proof of vaccination or a negative test result for admittance to indoors bars, restaurants, and venues like Caesars Superdome due to the latest surge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
And the New Orleans Saints soon released a statement outlying their compliance with this policy and how to make the process as smooth as possible for fans visiting their home games, which you can read here. Be prepared to show up early on game days, and above all else, remember to practice patience with the Superdome staff putting these policies into practice.
But the gist of the message is this: following these rules is the only way to ensure the Saints enjoy a home crowd at full capacity during the 2021 season. Anyone purchasing tickets must present either their vaccination card (or a photo of it on their phone; the team recommends the LA Wallet app, though it isn’t available for out-of-state visitors) or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of kickoff. Additionally, masks must be worn at all teams inside the Superdome when not eating or drinking.
It’s not an ideal situation, but that’s life during a pandemic. Delta-variant infections of the coronavirus are on the rise nationwide, and measures like these are the only way to ensure this year’s Saints season kicks off safely. Here’s hoping all goes well in the months ahead.
