New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2022, announced that the existing private-sector vaccine mandate will remain in effect under his administration. The vaccine mandate was originally rolled out by former Mayor Bill de Blasio and took effect on Dec. 27^th, 2021. Mayor Adams stressed that while the existing mandates will stay in place, the focus will be on compliance, not punishment. He announced that a dedicated unit will work with small businesses to help get employees vaccinated.

Under the vaccination requirement, all workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Workers will then have 45 days to show proof of their second dose (for Pfizer or Moderna vaccines).

Businesses may not allow any unvaccinated workers to come to their workplaces. A workplace is considered any location, including a vehicle, where workers are in the presence of at least one other person. For more information, click here.