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4. To combat the spread of omicron.

Mon Dec 6, 2021, 10:37 AM

Dec 2021

CDC expects that anyone with Omicron infection can spread the virus to others, even if they are vaccinated or don't have symptoms.

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New York City sets sweeping vaccine mandate for all private employers. [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 OP

Doesn't NYC have a 95%+ vaccination rate as is? n/t Calista241 Dec 2021 #1

No BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #8

They are targeting that last percent BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #5

To combat the spread of omicron. OneCrazyDiamond Dec 2021 #4

Same as Delta PSPS Dec 2021 #9

Omicron is apparently a faster spreader than Dellta BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #11

The vaccines are more effective against delta. OneCrazyDiamond Dec 2021 #12

Fantastic! PTWB Dec 2021 #7

Why does every mandate only apply to people with jobs ? MichMan Dec 2021 #13

It would cover many who you claimed weren't covered BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #18

What kind of argument are you trying to make? BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #20

Let me explain it point by point MichMan Dec 2021 #21

Let me address your points BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #22

How can you force someone without a job to get the vaccine? Polybius Dec 2021 #16

Cross the border easily from Queens HockeyMom Dec 2021 #23

Depending on how bad any variant eventually gets (which I hope not at all) BumRushDaShow Dec 2021 #24