Coronavirus
Vaccine Mandates Begin Rolling Out as COVID-19 Infections Rise
Public and private sector vaccine mandates are gaining steam amid the nationwide surge of COVID-19 infections, which is driven largely by the spread of the virus’s delta variant among the unvaccinated.
After months spent trying to coax and cajole the reluctant into getting vaccinated with million-dollar lotteries, free beer or even college scholarships, local governments, businesses and universities are now looking to force the issue.
New York City this week became the first locality to require proof of at least one vaccine dose for anyone who wants to participate in indoor activities such as dining in restaurants, working out in gyms and attending theater performances.
