New York lifts COVID vaccine requirement for health care workers
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
It comes as the city lifts its COVID vaccine mandate for city workers that led to nearly 2,000 people losing their jobs. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on the response.
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Employees at private businesses and students who want to take part in extracurricular activities no longer need to be vaccinated against COVID. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has reaction to the changes.
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The change also affects students looking to take part in extracurricular activities. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement Tuesday before getting his second booster shot. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mayor Adams says the city will also end the mandate for students participating in extracurricular activities.
New York City workers who were fired because they were unvaccinated now have a chance to get their jobs back, Mayor Adams says.
It means all students can go despite their vaccine status. That is, unless it's at a private facility.
Mayor Eric Adams says vaccines will no longer be required for the big dance. CBS2's John Dias hears from students on the Upper West Side.
Mayor Eric Adams says students no longer need to be vaccinated to attend prom, despite rising COVID numbers in the city. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The city is strongly recommending testing before attending events and says students should wear masks at prom and graduation.
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It comes as Mayor Eric Adams faces backlash over his decision to change the rules for professional athletes and performers. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has a live report.
Leaders held a news conference Monday. Mayor Adams says he's open to meeting with leadership.
The noted the city recently exempted pro athletes and performers, while firefighters continue to lose their jobs for being unvaccinated.
The mayor announced Thursday certain groups would be exempt from the city's workplace vaccine mandate, setting off a backlash from municipal unions and others. CBS2's John Dias reports.
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A rare geomagnetic storm Friday could trigger a northern lights show just outside of the New York City area.
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A rare geomagnetic storm Friday could trigger a northern lights show just outside of the New York City area.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
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