New York City to Promote Vaccination for Tourists... "Will Provide J&J Vaccine"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] New York City in the United States announced plans to promote COVID-19 vaccination for tourists. It is expected that the entire city will return to normal along with the resumption of Broadway performances starting in September. New York City is known to administer the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine, which requires only one dose, to tourists.

According to foreign media including the AP on the 6th (local time), New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a press briefing, "We are planning to set up mobile vaccination sites using vans at major tourist attractions such as Times Square in Manhattan, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge, allowing tourists to get vaccinated," adding, "We plan to use the J&J vaccine, which does not require two doses."

Mayor de Blasio said, "We expect to receive approval as early as this weekend," and "Once approved, we plan to start vaccinating tourists immediately." Currently, New York State is vaccinating only residents and international students, and vaccination for tourists or outsiders requires prior approval from the state health authorities.

Mayor de Blasio emphasized, "Come to New York. It is a safe and great place. We will send a positive message to tourists that we will protect them." He also explained, "However, vaccination is not mandatory," and that the vaccination status of tourists will not be tracked.

New York City’s official announcement of vaccination for tourists is analyzed to be due to expectations that a significant amount of vaccines will remain as more than half of the adult population has already been vaccinated. As of now, about 6.8 million doses have been administered in New York City, with approximately 3.6 million people vaccinated as of the 6th. Over 55% of the adult population in New York City has received at least one dose, and 42% are fully vaccinated.

Accordingly, New York City is accelerating the normalization of the city. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo also announced at a press conference the day before, "Broadway performances will resume from September 14." If resumed, performances will restart after about 18 months since they were halted in March last year due to the spread of COVID-19.

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