NYC Mayor de Blasio, Announces Sweeping New , Vaccine Mandate for the Private Sector .
On December 6, New York City Mayor
Bill de Blasio announced a far-reaching Covid
vaccine mandate for all private employers.
On December 6, New York City Mayor
Bill de Blasio announced a far-reaching Covid
vaccine mandate for all private employers.
'The New York Times' reports that the new
measures are part of the ongoing effort
to fight the spread of the Omicron variant. .
The aggressive measure reportedly
takes effect on December 27. .
De Blasio described the order as
a pre-emptive strike to help reduce
transmission during the holiday season. .
Omicron is here, and it looks like
it’s very transmissible. The timing
is horrible with the winter months, Bill de Blasio, New York City Mayor, via MSNBC.
Omicron is here, and it looks like
it’s very transmissible. The timing
is horrible with the winter months, Bill de Blasio, New York City Mayor, via MSNBC.
NYC already has vaccine
mandates in effect for city workers, as well as for
indoor restaurants, entertainment and gyms. .
NYC already has vaccine
mandates in effect for city workers, as well as for
indoor restaurants, entertainment and gyms. .
Almost 90% of adults in NYC have already
received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine. .
In addition to the mandate, the rules for dining
and entertainment will apply to children
ages 5 to 11 starting on December 14.
Starting on December 27, the requirements for
adults will increase from one dose of a vaccine to two. .
According to
'The New York Times,'
de Blasio said he feels
confident that the new
mandate would stand up
to any legal challenges.