NYC Vaccine Mandate for Private Sector Workers and Companies Goes into Effect

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A new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all New York City private businesses and their employees took effect Monday as omicron cases continue to surge across the city.

The city’s latest vaccine mandate, announced by outgoing Mayor Bill de Blasio in early December, says all companies in the city must require their workers to show proof of vaccination.

Starting Monday, in-person workers will need to provide proof they have received at least one dose of the vaccine. They will not be allowed to get out of the requirement by agreeing to regular COVID testing instead.

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