New York to Mandate Private Sector Workers and expand “Key to NYC” Program.

The “Key to NYC” program is Mayor Bill de Blasio first-in-nation vaccination mandate for workers and customers. The mandate will take effect on December 27, 2021 and will apply to private sector workers across industries which results in approximately 184,000 businesses in New York City.

Key Dates

· August 17, 2021 — mandates employees and customers 12 years and older to provide proof of vaccination before entering businesses conducting the following activities:

• Indoor dining
• Indoor fitness
• Indoor entertainment

· December 14, 2021 — mandates children ages 5 to 11 years to show proof of at least one vaccination dose for access to such venues

· December 27, 2021 — children and adults ages 12 years and older will be required to be fully immunized and show proof of two vaccine doses, instead of one, except for those who have received the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine.

How to Comply

Before December 27th — one dose of any vaccine approved for emergency use or fully approved by either the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO) will meet the vaccination mandate. This includes Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson.

December 27 & onwards — program will require two vaccine doses for New Yorkers 12 years and older instead of one, except for those who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

To comply with New York City regulations, you must show acceptable proof of vaccination. This can range from a CDC issued vaccination card, the New York State Excelsior Pass, the Clear Health Pass, and the NYC COVID Safe App.

If you are living in NYC, you will most likely encounter requests to show proof of vaccination. checks. There are, however, some exceptions that are not covered by the mandate. This includes residential and office buildings, dining where food is consumed offsite or outdoors only, or entering a building for a minimum amount of time required for a limited purpose. For instance, you may be able to be unvaccinated and live normally if you stay in your apartment complex, only order fast food or use delivery services and participate in outdoor activities. Just be sure to avoid indoor dining, fitness, recreation and entertainment. Mayor Bill de Blasio has followed CDCs guidance which states COVID-19 spreads more easily indoors than outdoors. Studies show that people are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 when they are closer than 6 feet apart from others for longer periods of time. The mayor is doing his best to implement these guidelines in his home — New York City.

Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected to issue additional enforcement and reasonable accommodation guidance by December 15, 2021, as well as provide additional resources to help small businesses with implementation. New York City has administered over 12.5 million vaccination doses; this number continues to grow as vaccine mandates become stricter.

About Us

Here at HealthNeed Medical Urgent Care, our main goal is to provide an easy and friendly walk-in experience that will have you face to face with one of our many medical specialists within minutes of checking in and without an appointment. Our team of medical experts offers treatments anywhere from bandaging small scrapes and cuts to IVs. Come check out our offices that are open 365 days a year. We provide pediatric as well as senior medical care, with most health insurances accepted.

Queens Crossing
38–21 Main St, Suite 1A
Flushing, NY 11354

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance:
136–17 39th Ave, Suite 1A
Flushing, NY 11354

Phone: (718) 888–1808

Terms of Use and Disclaimer — The information contained in this document has been culled from online resources and government agencies and is for general informational purposes only. The information is provided in good faith to support the community and our friends impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Your use of this document and your reliance on the information contained herein is solely at your own risk. All liability with respect to any reader, user or browser’s reliance on this document and/or actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this document is hereby expressly disclaimed.