New York City is the first major city to require proof of vaccination for members of the public.
Mayor Bill De Blasio announced that vaccination proof would be required not only for workers but for the public who want to dine at indoor restaurants, see indoor performances or go to the gym.
Recent vaccine mandates for city workers and $100 incentive payments have already caused a rise in vaccination rates in New York City.
“If you want to participate in our society fully, you’ve got to get vaccinated,”
-Mayor Bill De Blasio
Around 66% of adults are fully vaccinated in New York and the U.S recently reached Joe Biden’s goal to get 70% of adults in the U.S vaccinated, a month later than Biden planned.
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De Blasio’s requirements for the public will start in mid-August with inspections and enforcement in September. This news comes after New York City announced it would be requiring city workers to show proof of vaccination.