As the pandemic continues, look out for new mandates in your area.
In New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced what he’s referring to as a “first-in-the-nation vaccine mandate” for private companies. He made the announcement today (December 6).
New York City has just announced a first in the nation #COVID19 vaccine mandate for private sector employees. Join us at City Hall for more. https://t.co/PD7MGrbzpk
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) December 6, 2021
With the new Omicron variant and people planning on gathering for the holidays, the mayor said he was “forced” to take a bold step, MSNBC reports. Businesses have three weeks to ensure all employees are vaccinated. Mayor de Blasio told the news outlet,
“We in New York City have decided to use a preemptive strike to really do something bold to stop a further growth of COVID and the dangers it’s causing to all of us.”
NEW: @NYCMayor announcing on MSNBC this morning that as of today NYC will do "first in the nation measure" – a vax mandate for all private sector across the board, as of Dec. 27.
— Sally Goldenberg (@SallyGold) December 6, 2021
In addition, he also said, starting December 14, 5-11-year-old students must show proof of one vaccine dose to participate in high-risk extracurriculars, including sports, band, and dance.
We’re keeping our @NYCSchools some of the safest places in the city.
Starting December 14, 5-11 year old students must show proof of one vaccine dose to participate in high-risk extracurriculars including sports, band, and dance.
Get them vaccinated: https://t.co/pheNb8iALF pic.twitter.com/C9b4SYNsG8
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) December 6, 2021