This summer in the city of New York prepares for the reactivation of tourism with a proposal: the free application of the vaccine against covid-19 for both foreign and national travelers, reported the mayor, Bill de Blasio in a press conference in Times Square.
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This initiative is about to be approved, but if so, it intends to install mobile vaccination centers in tourist places so that visitors can easily get vaccinated and, at the same time, enjoy the attractions that the city offers. Big Apple.
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The vaccine that would apply to tourists would be Johnson and Johnson, according to information from Daily News it only needs one dose of application, so people would not have to wait weeks for the booster to be applied; just one prick and they’re done. It is important to clarify that, to be considered vaccinated, the person has to wait two weeks after the injection.
The New York City intends to fully open its doors to tourists next July, which is why vaccinating New Yorkers is of vital importance. And to ensure that this happens, the vaccination campaign in the Big Apple. As of May 6, an estimated 3.7 million people were vaccinated.
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Bill de Blasio urges tourists to go to New York, stating that it is a safe place and that they will take care of them in “the city that never sleeps”.
One of the reasons for launching this initiative is that COVID infections are decreasing by leaps and bounds compared to the numbers at the beginning of 2021. The death rate has also dropped and as of April there have been 30 deaths from this virus. That is why the city is beginning to open the Metro, restaurants, bars and more.
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The reopening of places like the Metro is being gradual. In fact, this transport is ready to have 24-hour service starting next May 17, while restaurants and bars with outdoor service may extend their hours.
On May 31, it is expected that places that do not have open spaces can also resume their services. All this under the measures of the state government and under the supervision of the governor of NY, Andrew Cuomo. When the initiative of vaccinate tourists is state approved, visitors from anywhere in the world will be welcomed in New York City.
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