New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a major vaccine mandate expansion including the first in the nation for private-sector workers.In an announcement today, the outgoing de Blasio said the mandate, which will take effect on Dec.
27, will apply to roughly 184,000 businesses.His “Key to NYC” program previously required vaccines for workers and customers at indoor dining, fitness, entertainment and performance venues.
Starting December 14, that will be expanded to require children aged 5-11 to show proof of one vaccination dose for those venues.
And as of Dec. 27, New Yorkers aged 12 and older will be required to show proof of two vaccine doses, instead of one (except for those who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.)Al
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