The surge of the Delta variant has prompted New York City and state officials to take swift action.

Mayor Bill de Blasio recommended that residents of the city wear masks when inside with crowds, even if you’re vaccinated.

The Mayor will also be initiating a “Key to NYC Pass,” which is like the Covid-19 passport talked about a few months ago. It's a carrot-and-stick approach, as people will be required to show that they are vaccinated if they want to go to restaurants, gyms and other events. No vaccinations, no entrance.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, similar to de Blasio, is pushing for people to get vaccinated. He’s requesting private businesses, such as bars and restaurants, to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19, as a condition for admission to their establishments. The governor also called for a vaccine mandate for employees of the state’s MTA and Port Authority, similar to his previous order for state hospital employees.

You can read about this on Forbes at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/08/03/new-york-city-mayor-bill-de-blasio-and-governor-andrew-cuomo-are-pushing-hard-for-vaccinations-to-make-the-big-apple-safer/

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