NYC Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations , for Public School Teachers and Staff.<br />The announcement was made on Aug. 23 as New York City prepares for classes to start next month. .<br />Previously, the city said teachers and staff would need to be vaccinated or get tested weekly.<br />The option to be tested weekly has now been removed, leaving only a mandate to be vaccinated.<br />Public school teachers, staff and contractors must receive their first dose by Sept. 27.<br />We’re going to do whatever it takes to make sure that everyone is safe and that we push back delta, Mayor Bill de Blasio, via statement.<br />The penalty for refusing inoculation, or whether there will be exemptions, has not been disclosed.<br />Unions representing city school employees <br />want clarity and the ability to negotiate. .<br />I understand completely why you have the requirement: There’s a pandemic. We just have to make sure that we negotiate, Gregory Floyd, the president of Teamsters Local 237, via AP News.<br />De Blasio said NYC will speak with unions this week but will implement the Sept. 27 requirement regardless of a deal.<br />The news comes on the heels of the FDA giving full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
