New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city will begin to require vaccination certificates from August 16 to enter indoor public places such as restaurants, gyms, and movie theaters.
This new regulation will be fully implemented starting September 13, so that companies have time to adapt to the new requirements. The announcement is to encourage people to get vaccinated.
De Blasio said at the press conference: “When you hear these words, I want you to imagine that because someone is vaccinated, they can do all the amazing things this city can do.”
De Blasio said that people can prove that they have been vaccinated in several ways: by using the city’s new Covid Security in New York City, By country Excelsior Pass Or show a paper vaccination card or its copy Official vaccination record.
For those who prefer the comfort of their mobile phones, the city and state apps can be easily downloaded from the Apple or Android app stores.
The main difference between the Excelsior Pass and COVID Safe apps is that Excelsior checks the state’s immunization database, while the city’s new app only stores pictures of personal vaccination cards.
New York City Councillor Mark D. Lavine explained in a tweet that Excelsior can reduce the likelihood of fraud, but it does not apply to people who are vaccinated outside of the state or whose names are not on their official records.
Lavine said it “does not communicate with any external databases such as Excelsior.”
“This will alleviate some people’s privacy concerns-especially for undocumented immigrants,” Levin added.
The city has not announced how proof of vaccination requirements will affect adults who qualify for medical or religious exemptions.
De Blasio said on Wednesday that children under the age of 12 who are still not eligible for vaccinations can enter restaurants with vaccinated adults if they wear masks.
“The only reason we recovered was vaccinations,” De Blasio said. “So it’s time. And this [proof of vaccination] This message will be communicated clearly. “
