NEW YORK – Officials have viewed New York City’s “Key to NYC” mandate as the weapon needed to increase vaccination in the battle against coronavirus in the Big Apple and keep the economy open since it took effect. in September.
On Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio expanded the immunization requirements of the “Key to NYC” policy, including for children over the age of 5.
According to New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi, case rates are currently highest among our 5- to 11-year-olds. However, he noted that parents have already vaccinated more than 130,000 children since children ages 5 to 11 became eligible last month.
Here’s what you need to know if you have a child age 5 or older in New York City:
Is there a school vaccination mandate for students?
There is no immunization mandate for students age 5 and older who are eligible for immunizations. However, there are mandates for certain activities. Read on for more information on these commands.
Vaccination test for restaurants and certain places for children 5 to 11 years old
All private sector workers in New York City will be subject to the Mayor’s vaccination mandate effective Dec. 27, which will affect 184,000 businesses, while proof of vaccinations will be required to eat inside restaurants, fitness and entertainment for children ages 5 to 11, according to a toughened vaccination mandate announced by de Blasio on Monday.
As it stands now, New York City’s vaccine mandate requires testing of just one dose for the municipal workforce and a host of other higher-risk sectors and the same for entering restaurants, bars, gyms, and other venues. Now two doses will be required. The latter has not been applied to the youngest eligible for vaccination, those ages 5 to 11, but it will go ahead, although children in that age group will only have to show proof of one dose for now.