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NYC Mayor Announces City Will Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination To Enter Indoor Restaurants, Work Out Inside Gyms

Enforcement is set to begin on September 13.

Jeffrey Cawood
NYC Mayor Announces City Will Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination To Enter Indoor Restaurants, Work Out Inside Gyms
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New York City unveiled a new “Key to NYC Pass” program on Tuesday that creates a health pass providing evidence of immunization against COVID-19 in order to enter some indoor settings.

The New York Times reported, “New York City will become the first U.S. city to require proof of vaccination for a variety of activities for workers and customers – indoor dining, gyms and performances – to put pressure on people to get vaccinated, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday morning.”

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