Covid-19: Mandate for additional vaccines goes into effect in New York
Written byTimes Magazine
New New York requirements for a Covid-19 vaccine came into effect as infections continued to rise, driven by variants of the Omicron virus. Children 12 years and over must have a full vaccination certificate to access indoor food and extra-curricular school activities.
The city also introduced a vaccination mandate for private-sector workers, the first in the United States to take such action. Bags are now mandatory for officials. The measures were announced earlier this month by Mayor Bill de Blasio, who mentioned the Omicron threat, which appears to be more contagious but milder than other options.
Covid-19 cases have been rising across the city and the country in recent weeks.
From Monday:
- Workers are required to show that they have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, a requirement that affects some 184,000 private companies
- You will then be given 45 days to provide proof of your second dose
- Children 12 years and over must provide a complete vaccination certificate upon entering any facility, including restaurants, coffee shops, coffee shops. Fast food restaurants, gyms, gyms, swimming pools, and theaters
- Currently, children between the ages of five and eleven must demonstrate that they have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to enter these venues. Starting January 29, they will also have to show proof of complete vaccination.
Vaccination is available to all residents aged five years and over. According to official figures, 71.5% of the city's residents have been fully vaccinated, but 20% have not received a single dose.
The measures come as the city plans a scaled-down New Year's Eve party in Times Square that will require everyone to wear a face mask and show complete vaccination records.
Fewer people are allowed in surveillance areas to ensure social distancing. According to local authorities, the event usually holds about 58,000 people in the viewing area. But this year only about 15,000 people.
New York state confirmed a record 49,708 new infections on December 24 and Christmas (December 25).
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