New York Stock Exchange Expands Vaccine Mandate Coverage

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced that starting September 13, only individuals who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination will be allowed to enter the trading floor. The trading floor is a symbolic and representative space of the NYSE.

On the 11th (local time), the NYSE stated this and added, "However, those who are not vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons are exempt."

The NYSE currently requires proof of vaccination from people who visit the exchange to ring the opening or closing bell or for initial public offerings (IPOs).

CNBC explained, "This guideline expands the vaccination mandate to include employees working on the trading floor."

The NYSE also decided to include vaccinated individuals in random COVID-19 testing. Since vaccinated people can still be infected with the Delta variant, they are not exempt from testing.

This move by the NYSE reflects recent actions by major U.S. companies such as Walmart, Microsoft, and Disney, which have mandated vaccinations and postponed the return to office amid the spread of the Delta variant.

McDonald's also announced on the same day that it will delay office returns by more than a month and mandate vaccinations for its employees.

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