NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — After a nearly month-long test run, New York City will fully enforce its indoor vaccination mandate starting Monday affecting dozens of varying establishments.
Businesses will be required to ask for any individual's proof of vaccination or face fines of $1,000 for a first violation. Customers can prove their vaccine status through a physical CDC vaccine card, the NYC COVID Safe App, the Excelsior Pass (Excelsior Pass Plus) App or with a picture of their card on their phone.
Children under 12 years old, who are unable to be vaccinated, athletes, some performers, contractors and athletes who do not live in the city face exceptions to the city-wide mandate.
Proof of vaccination of at least one dose will be required at the following locations:
Indoor dining locations: restaurants, catering halls, event spaces, hotel banquet rooms, bars, nightclubs, cafeterias, grocery stores with indoor dining, coffee shops and fast food or quick service with indoor dining.
Indoor fitness locations: gyms, fitness centers, fitness classes, pools, indoor studios and dance studios.
Indoor entertainment areas: movie theaters, music and concert venues, museums, aquariums and zoos, professional sports arenas, indoor stadiums, convention centers, exhibition halls, performing arts theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, pool and billiard halls, recreational game centers, adult entertainment and indoor play areas.
Community centers, office buildings, church potlucks, house parties, or people who are picking up food as well as using a restroom inside a location face exceptions.
For more information on the mandate, individuals can access the guidance here. Small businesses who have questions about the policy, can call the NYC Department of Small Business Services hotline at 888-727-4692.
