BREAKING: New York City Bars, Restaurants, Nightclubs, And Gyms Will Start Requiring Proof Of Vaccination
New York City is set to become the first big city in the U.S. to require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor activities including indoor dining, gyms, and indoor entertainment venues.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the “Key to NYC Pass” this Tuesday. He noted that the mandate will apply to workers and customers in those indoor spaces.
Mark Levine, who chairs the City Council’s Health Committee, called the move a “critical measure” to slow the spread of the Delta variant and incentivize getting vaccinated. This initiative will be phased in beginning August 16, with full enforcement by September 13.
Now, in addition to all of this, New York City is also requiring all municipal workers to be vaccinated by the start of school on Sept. 13 or face weekly testing, and all new employees must prove proof of vaccination.
So far, about 66 percent of adults in the city are fully vaccinated, according to city data.
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BREAKING: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announces first-in-the-nation policy requiring COVID vaccination for indoor activities like restaurants, fitness and entertainment. It will be phased in through August and enforcement officially begins September 13 https://t.co/Nj065CIsxp pic.twitter.com/SHPeIPFLT5
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