if you don’t want to take the vaccine, don’t go out to eat or public places
Vaccination incentives were used in California and New York as part of their easing of restrictions in mid-2021; New York allowed seating sections of outdoor venues to operate at full capacity if they were exclusive to vaccinated attendees,
[107] and California allowed venues to operate at a higher capacity than normally allowed under its
Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework if all patrons present proof of vaccination or a recent negative test.
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With the increased spread of Delta variant in the United States and to overcome
vaccine hesitancy, several major U.S. cities announced in August 2021 that individuals 12 and older would be required to present proof of vaccination in order to enter certain non-essential indoor businesses, such as gyms, dine-in restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues;
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- On August 3, 2021, Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio announced that a vaccine mandate known as Key to NYC Pass would take effect August 16, with enforcement beginning September 13. Anyone 12 and older must present proof that they have received at least one vaccine dose (using either a physical record, the state Excelsior Pass app, or the city's NYC COVID Safe app) in order to enter indoor gyms, bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues.[109][13][110][111] Ahead of the announcement, The Broadway League, Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Operahad announced similar policies, with the latter two also prohibiting attendees younger than 12 from attending shows.[10]
- San Francisco announced a vaccine mandate on August 12, 2021, requiring the patrons of indoor bars, restaurants, and any entertainment venue that serves food or drink, to be fully-vaccinated.[12]