NEW YORK — New York City will become the first major U.S. city to require proof of COVID vaccination for customers and staff at restaurants, gyms and other indoor businesses as the country enters a new phase of battling the highly contagious Delta variant. About 60% of all New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to city data. As part of the initiative, the city is creating the “Key to NYC Pass” to provide proof of vaccination to workers and patrons at fitness centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues, the mayor said. Andrew Cuomo had urged bars, restaurants, and other private businesses to require that customers be vaccinated before they can enter. De Blasio, however, has stopped short of mandating face coverings in public indoor settings, saying instead it was strongly recommended.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 03, 2021 14:32 UTC