NYC Mayor de Blasio, Announces Sweeping New , Vaccine Mandate for the Private Sector .<br />On December 6, New York City Mayor <br />Bill de Blasio announced a far-reaching Covid <br />vaccine mandate for all private employers.<br />On December 6, New York City Mayor <br />Bill de Blasio announced a far-reaching Covid <br />vaccine mandate for all private employers.<br />'The New York Times' reports that the new <br />measures are part of the ongoing effort <br />to fight the spread of the Omicron variant. .<br />The aggressive measure reportedly <br />takes effect on December 27. .<br />De Blasio described the order as <br />a pre-emptive strike to help reduce<br />transmission during the holiday season. .<br />Omicron is here, and it looks like <br />it’s very transmissible. The timing <br />is horrible with the winter months, Bill de Blasio, New York City Mayor, via MSNBC.<br />Omicron is here, and it looks like <br />it’s very transmissible. The timing <br />is horrible with the winter months, Bill de Blasio, New York City Mayor, via MSNBC.<br /> NYC already has vaccine<br />mandates in effect for city workers, as well as for <br />indoor restaurants, entertainment and gyms. .<br /> NYC already has vaccine<br />mandates in effect for city workers, as well as for <br />indoor restaurants, entertainment and gyms. .<br />Almost 90% of adults in NYC have already <br />received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine. .<br />In addition to the mandate, the rules for dining <br />and entertainment will apply to children <br />ages 5 to 11 starting on December 14.<br />Starting on December 27, the requirements for <br />adults will increase from one dose of a vaccine to two. .<br />According to <br />'The New York Times,' <br />de Blasio said he feels <br />confident that the new <br />mandate would stand up <br />to any legal challenges.
