Equinox Group, which owns SoulCycle and other luxury fitness brands, announced on Monday that customers and employees must present a one-time vaccination certificate.
In a press release, the company stated that the work will begin in New York City in September this year, after which the governor Andrew CuomoEarlier today, we called on private companies to request verification of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Harvey Spevak, Executive Chairman and Managing Partner of Equinox Group, said: “We have always made the health and safety of the community our top priority, and we will continue to work with infectious disease experts and local governments.” “We have a responsibility to take bold actions and Urgently respond to changing circumstances. We encourage other leading brands to join us to best protect our community.”
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According to a survey initiated by the company, 96% of Equinox fitness members and 89% of employees reported being vaccinated. In addition, the “overwhelming majority of members” stated that they support the requirement to provide proof of vaccination at the Equinox Club.
New York is home to 40 of the 106 Equinox clubs worldwide. In the past month, there has been a surge in coronavirus cases in the state. Cuomo said daily cases have increased “four-fold,” and more than 2,000 cases have been reported.
The report suggests that restrictions by private companies may prompt people who have not been vaccinated to get vaccinated.In a recent survey New York Times With the Kaiser Family Foundation, 41% of respondents said that if they need to fly, they may be vaccinated, and 40% said that if they need to be vaccinated to attend a large gathering, they may be vaccinated.
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According to New York State’s COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker, 57% of people in the state have been fully vaccinated, and 63% have received at least one vaccine. The Mayo Clinic writes that in order to achieve “herd immunity,” 70% of the US population needs to be vaccinated or recover from COVID-19.
In New York City’s efforts to increase vaccination rates, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (Bill de Blasio) offered a $100 reward to those who vaccinate in a city-operated location. Similarly, Walgreens offers a $25 cash reward promotion for vaccinated people, applicable to New York State.
The leadership in Washington continues to promote vaccines as the key to getting the country out of the pandemic.
Biden said in a public speech: “Vaccines are very effective. We have enough vaccines to get everyone vaccinated.” “Our only epidemic is people who have not been vaccinated.”
