Coronavirus: NYC government employees will be required to be vaccinated or get tested weekly

It means people who work in offices and people who work on the front line – everyone.

Health officials said that as of Monday, about 71% of New York City’s adults had gotten at least one dose of the available COVID-19 vaccines, including 54% of the total population that has so far been fully vaccinated.

Previously, de Blasio and other city officials announced that employees of the NYC Health + Hospitals and employees working in clinical settings for the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene would be required to get vaccinated or submit to weekly testing beginning Aug.

The United States leads the world with the most coronavirus cases and the highest death toll.

By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices.

…Read the full story