New York City will require proof of vaccination for people attending indoor venues such as restaurants, gyms and shows, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, making it the first major US city to introduce a vaccine pass.
"If you're vaccinated... you have the key, you can open the door. But if you're unvaccinated, unfortunately, you will not be able to participate in many things," de Blasio told a press conference.
In recent weeks, the mayor, and the governor of New York state, Andrew Cuomo, have issued regulations tightening vaccination rules as the United States struggles to suppress the Delta variant. Many unions and critics of mandates have spoken out against required vaccinations, citing personal freedom arguments.
Across the country, hospitals have seen on average more than 6,200 daily Covid admissions, while more than 300 people are dying every day.
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