New York City Mandates Vaccination for Museums, Stadiums, and Casinos

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] New York City has expanded the COVID-19 vaccination mandate to include cultural and entertainment facilities such as museums and sports stadiums.

Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City, announced on the 16th (local time) that "starting this week, the vaccination mandate applied to indoor restaurants and gyms will be expanded," Bloomberg News reported.

Accordingly, from the 17th, anyone entering museums, sports stadiums, casinos, movie theaters, and concert halls in New York City must prove they have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Mayor de Blasio said, "You must be vaccinated to enjoy New York City."

Children under 12, who are not subject to vaccination, may enter if accompanied by a vaccinated person and wearing a mask.

Business owners who violate the vaccination mandate regulations will face fines ranging from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000. However, there are no fines for failing to detect forged certificates.

New York City stated that schools, senior and childcare facilities, and offices will not be included in the vaccination mandate.

Meanwhile, New York State mandated that nursing home and hospital staff, as well as other healthcare workers, receive at least one vaccine dose by the 27th of next month. Mayor de Blasio said, "For now, vaccination will not be mandatory for school staff within New York City."

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