The mayor has decided to strike harder than President Joe Biden about the vaccine obligation in the United States. On December 6, 2021, Bill de Blasio announced a major extension of the “Key to NYC” program, the nationwide vaccination requirement for employees and customers of indoor dining and leisure sites.
“From December 14, the program will require that children aged 5 to 11 present proof of a dose of vaccine for these places,” said a statement from the town hall. “As of December 27, New Yorkers aged 12 and over will be required to show proof of two doses of the vaccine instead of one, with the exception of those who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “
Since these statements, travel professionals and travelers are wondering. Does the obligation relating to 5-11 year olds also apply to travelers coming from abroad, and in particular to the French? This question is of great importance at a time when the United States is once again becoming a popular destination on the French market. Also at a time when the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11 against Covid-19 is only a project in France …
“No alternative method”, according to the Consulate
“No alternative modality has been announced by New York City for the children of travelers coming from countries where vaccination of 5-11 year olds is not yet possible”, states the Consulate of France in New York, in a December 9 post.
The Consulate also details the list of leisure and indoor dining places for which access is subject to proof of vaccination:
– Catering: restaurants, catering halls, banquet halls in hotels, bars, nightclubs, cafeterias, cafes, fast food restaurants, grocery stores with indoor dining and any other indoor dining room.
– Leisure and entertainment: cinemas, concert and music halls, museums, aquariums and zoos, professional sports arenas, indoor stadiums, convention centers, exhibition halls, hotel meeting and event spaces, halls halls, bowling alleys, arcades, billiard halls, recreational game centers, entertainment halls and indoor play areas.
– Sports activities: gymnasiums, fitness centers, fitness classes, swimming pools, dance studios and other indoor fitness studios (yoga, pilates, etc.).
The TO awaits clarifications
“I understand that the announcement made by the mayor of New York has created confusion for everyone,” the New York Tourist Board said Thursday, December 9. “We are trying to get clarification from the town hall. “
Since then, no new information has reached the representative in Paris of the OT, NYC & Company, who is bombarded with questions.
This morning, on the eve of the implementation of the new measures by the Big Apple, the situation remains unclear. “We are still waiting for details for international travelers, especially French”, specifies the representative.
New York “will not give up an inch in the fight against Covid-19”, in any case declared Bill de Blasio. The mayor will leave his post on December 31, Eric Adams will replace him.
We’re doubling down on the Key to NYC. To enjoy indoor dining, entertainment, fitness and more:
• 5-11 year olds must show proof of one vaccine starting December 14
• Everyone 12 and older must show proof of two doses starting December 27➡️ https://t.co/pheNb8AbDd pic.twitter.com/O7KJg0faJd
– Major Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) December 6, 2021
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