NEW YORK: Several cities in the United States have made it mandatory for citizens to show their Covid-19 vaccination proof for indoor activities in a renewed effort to curb the further spread of the disease, according to authorities. In New York City, the 'Key to NYC Pass' mandate commenced on Monday, which mandates diners to show proof of at least one vaccination dose in order to dine indoors at restaurants, as per reports.
"The move comes as the Delta variant continues to spread right through the country, and the battered hospitality industry figures out a way to recover from a year of shutdowns and countless regulatory changes," according to reports. New York City was amongst the first in the US to announce that public indoor venues, such as restaurants, bars, gyms and performance and entertainment facilities, would require proof of vaccination. Full enforcement, however, won't kick in until September 13, while San Francisco and New Orleans have since followed suit.
As for New York State, incoming governor Kathy Hochul that she was not ruling out the possibility of mandating a vaccine for indoor activities amid a surge in Covid-19 cases brought about by the Delta variant.
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