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New York implements first vaccination order in the US Enforced with the private sector 27 Dec.
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the first vaccination order in the United States. This applies to private companies on December 27th.
On December 6, 2021, ABC NewsSLOTXOreported that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all private employers in New York City must require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is one of the country's toughest vaccine regulations.
De Blasio's announcement comes as the number of coronavirus cases in the United States is rising again coupled with concerns about omicron strains both in New York and elsewhere across the country
The vaccination order for the private sector takes effect on December 27 and is aimed at preventing a spike in coronavirus infections during the holiday season. and during the colder months
“We in New York City have decided to take action first. to do something brave to stop the spread of the coronavirus And the danger will come to all of us," de Blasio said, adding that "all private employers in New York City will be covered by this vaccination order as of December 27."
The mayor of New York City said The exact rules will be specified on Dec. 15, before the order goes into effect on Dec. 27.
Vaccination orders are already in effect for workers in hospitals and healthcare facilities, as well as city officials such as teachers, police and firefighters. Vaccination orders for private and religious school employees were issued last week.
New York City is enforcing vaccination orders for private sector businesses, even as a federal court blocks US President Joe Biden's efforts. who want to do the same at the national level to apply to large companies
De Blasio said he expected the new order to overcome legal difficulties, a spokesman for the mayor said. The private order will be applied to approximately 1.84 lakh businesses.
New York City's current COVID orders It also includes at least one vaccination dose for use in restaurants, entertainment venues and fitness centers.
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