New York City adopted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate policy restricting which businesses residents are allowed to patronize based on their vaccination status.
Officials have had the plan in the works for a while. It’s in the news now because it just went into effect.
The program is called the “Key to NYC,” which means you’re locked out of the city without the vaccine.
CBS News in New York reported:
Mayor De Blasio: Proof Of Vaccination Needed For Indoor Activities In NYC Starting TuesdayNew York City’s new vaccine mandate was supposed to go into effect Monday, but now Mayor Bill de Blasio says it is happening Tuesday.Proof of vaccination will be required to take part in certain indoor activities.As CBS2’s Hazel Sanchez reports, some businesses are already preparing.On the Upper West Side, befitnyc is ahead of the curve, already requiring employees and gym members in order to enter workout spaces.Owner Fernando Salomone says the “Key To NYC Pass” makes it easier for him to enforce rules to keep his business safe.“The new regulation is heaven for us. Because now it’s not our idea. We respect the regulation of the city,” Salomone said.Starting Tuesday, people who work in gyms, restaurants and indoor entertainment venues like comedy clubs, theaters and museums will be required to be vaccinated with the COVID vaccine. Anyone wanting to enter those venues will have to show proof they’ve been vaccinated as well, will the city’s NYC COVID Safe app, the state’s Excelsior Pass, or their paper vaccination card.“Definitely I will feel safer,” one person said.“It’s going to bring a little division between people, I bet,” said Mackenzie Reid.
A little division? Do you think?
Just five days ago, the New York Times reported that only 27% of young, black New Yorkers are vaccinated.
The plan is a disaster waiting to happen. It will harm minorities more than anyone else.
The Orwellian spin they’re putting on this is amazing. They’re saying, “Look at all you can do in New York City!” But the underlying message is, “You’re locked out if you don’t comply.”
Also, this is essentially an ID. Democrats think voter IDs are racist, but this is OK? Really?
Back in the 1980s, New York City launched an ad campaign titled “I Love New York.”
They should think about updating it to “I Obey New York.”
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