Social media reacts: Popular Oxford bar will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for entry

A popular Oxford bar announced last week that it would limit entry to those who can produce proof they have at least started the vaccination process for COVID-19 or do not have the disease.

Brick Street, on West High Street, wrote on Instagram late last week that it will require either proof at least one vaccination shot, a negative test within 72 hours or a positive antibody test for entry.

“Our #1 goal is to remain at full capacity all year with no restrictions and to celebrate a new beginning with all of you,” it wrote on Instagram.

Many people reacted strongly on social media, many expressing feelings of discrimination or opposition to the business decision.

Readers responded with over 75 comments on social media. Here are some of the responses we received:

“It’s a business and their right. Isn’t America great to give them that right? I seriously doubt they’d have it in a socialist state.” - Tom Ragle

I hope they go out of business.” - Guy Coda

Hope lots of new patrons go visit!” - Lara Askill

Won’t be enforced, it’s a playground up there after dark. Miami and their students do what they want.” - Leah McClurg

It’s discrimination at best and filled with hate and lies to be that anti American.” - Craig Treadway

Boycott let it close down permanently.” - Lisa Brown

That’s one way to go out of business.” - Scott Fowler

They shouldn’t be allowed to do this. Bad for your business buddy. There is more than 1 bar. Say bye to you hello new.” - Jean Townsend

Covid is the last thing I’m worried about catching in brick street” - Chris Curme

Well, Oxford is a petri dish of infections. Good luck with that.” - Dave Duricy

Best anti marketing play ever.” - Rob Hite

Brick Street announced last week that it would limit entry to those who can produce proof they have at least started the vaccination process.

Posted by Journal-News on Monday, August 2, 2021

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