What you should know
- In another attempt to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the “Vax to the Movies” initiative that will bring sites pop-ups temporary vaccination against COVID-19 to select theaters.
- The initiative will launch this weekend, according to de Blasio.
- Currently, theaters fall under the “Key to NYC” vaccination mandate that requires companies to require proof of vaccination for a wide range of indoor activities such as dining, fitness and entertainment, as part of a growing crackdown on those who remain without. vaccinate.
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NEW YORK – In another attempt to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the “Vax to the Movies” initiative that will bring sites pop-ups temporary vaccination against COVID-19 to select theaters.
The initiative will launch this weekend, according to de Blasio.
“You can get vaccinated right outside the theater and come in and enjoy the movie,” said the mayor, adding: “We found these mobile sites, these sites pop-ups temporary are some of the most successful things we’ve done in the vaccination effort. “
Temporary vaccination sites will be located outside of the following movie theaters:
- AMC Magic Johnson Harlem (Manhattan)
- Regal Union Square (Manhattan)
- Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas (Bronx)
- Regal UA Sheepshead Bay (Brooklyn)
- Regal UA Kaufman Astoria (Queens)
- Regal Bricktown Charlestown (Staten Island)
“Vax to the Movies” is the latest initiative launched by the city in hopes of attracting more people to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
“You can get vaccinated, you can get the $ 100 incentive and you can go to the movies,” the mayor said, referring to another initiative the city launched in late July. Since then, New York City has been paying $ 100 to anyone who goes to a city-run vaccination center to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
“$ 100 – that will get you to buy a lot of popcorn [en el cine]so it’s a great time to come back and enjoy, “said the mayor.
Currently, theaters fall under the “Key to NYC” vaccination mandate that requires companies to require proof of vaccination for a wide range of indoor activities such as dining, fitness and entertainment, as part of a growing crackdown on those who remain without. vaccinate.
The requirement is a step the city has taken to curb an increase in cases caused by the delta variant. The implementation of what is called “Key to NYC Pass” began on September 13. It is its own digital platform, separate from the state Excelsior Pass, although the latter will also be valid, as will the paper vaccination cards.
“We know that vaccination works, we know that outreach works, we know all the tools – the incentives, the mandates – all the tools work together and we got something great now that goes back to how much we love to go out on the town, how much we love to enjoy. everything the city has to offer, ”said the mayor.
“Vax to the Movies,” a clever play on words that makes a reference to the classic 1980s sci-fi film “Back to the Future,” starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, was announced on the same day as the The mayor revealed that vaccination rates have risen since “Key to NYC” was released exactly one month ago.
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