THE GUIDE
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UPDATE December 13th 2021
A few notes on the new Mask/Vaccine mandate(s)
The Governor’s announcement last week supersedes the children and adult vaccine mandate announced by Mayor de Blasio. Please see below for an updated list of key dates for City and State vaccine/mask mandates announced.
We'll have more details about what's coming in late December, soon.
Please note, the Governor’s announcement regarding the new vaccine/masking requirements are set to expire on January 15th, however, they could be extended at the Governor’s direction. It is unclear if the new vaccine requirements announced by the Mayor for indoor dining and recreation will take effect after the State’s requirements expire.
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If you are in NYC you have already been enforcing a vaccine requirement in your space and your operations do not substantively change. If you are outside of NYC please see below
THOSE IMPACTED / WHAT IS REQUIRED
Dec. 13
Visitors and staff at all indoor public spaces in NYS (including NYC)
Option 1) Implement a proof of full vaccine requirement for visitors and staff over the age of 2. Full-course vaccination is defined as 14 days past an individual's last vaccination dose in their initial vaccine series (14 days past the second shot of a two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine; 14 days past the one-shot Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine)
Option 2) Implement a mask-wearing requirement for patrons and staff over the age 2
P-12 School Students, Visitors and Staff in NYS (including NYC)
Masking is required for all students, staff and visitors over the age of 2
Visitors and Staff at Public Transportation Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs in NYS (including NYC)
Masking is required for all staff and visitors over the age of 2
Staff, Visitors, Residents and Detainees in NYS (including NYC) at:
· Healthcare Settings
· Adult Care Facilities
· Correctional Facilities and Detention centers
· Homeless Shelters
Dec. 14
Children aged 5-11 participating in high-risk extra-curricular activities in NYC
Children 5-11 will be required to show proof of at least one vaccine dose to participate in high risk extracurricular activities (sports, band, orchestra, and dance), regardless of whether the activity is indoor or outdoor
Dec. 15
Private Sector Employers in NYC
The City of New York will release guidelines for private employers to implement the City’s new vaccine requirement for employees including information about reasonable accommodations requests
Dec. 27
Private Sector Employers/Employees in NYC
Private sector workers will need to show proof of vaccine to employers (the City has not yet released details about reasonable accommodation and number of doses required)
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UPDATE October 12th 2021
What to expect when you’re inspected
As you know, as of August 17th New York City began enforcing a policy called Key to NYC which mandates proof of vaccination for Indoor Activities
Citywide inspections for compliance with the vaccine mandate began about 3 weeks ago. If you haven’t yet been inspected, it’s your turn soon. Here’s what inspectors are looking for:
- Prominent placement of COVID19 vaccine requirement signage. You can download this signage here
- Familiarity with the accepted forms of vaccine proof
- For proof of vaccination, you can use:
- CDC Vaccination Card. A digital photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable.
- NYC Vaccination Record or another official immunization record, including from your health care provider. A digital photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable. If you are unable to get this record, call 311.
- NYC COVID Safe App: Android | iOS. You can upload to this app a photo of your CDC vaccination card or another official record, along with your photo ID.
- CLEAR Health Pass: Android | iOS. You can use the digital vaccine card option in the CLEAR app if you are 18 and older and are fully vaccinated.
- Excelsior Pass (or Excelsior Pass Plus). To use this app, you will need the phone number or email address associated with your New York vaccination record. If you are unable to use this app, try one of the other options listed above.
- Proof of your implementation plan, which should be written and available to all employees
- Proof that you’re verifying employee vaccination status
- You may be asked to present records of staff vaccination status.
- Employees should be prepared to prove they are vaccinated and may be asked by inspectors.
- Note:
- Inspectors may come in posing as customers
- There is currently NO reasonable accommodation made for religious or medical exemptions in venue. If somebody isn’t vaccinated, regardless of the reason, you cannot let them in your venue. Yes, really!
- You may be asked to fill out a questionnaire about vaccination verification procedures
- For proof of vaccination, you can use:
UPDATE June 25th 2021
The Executive Order declaring a Disaster Emergency expired today at 12:01am; it's not being extended.
Without the State of Emergency, there are no powers to impose restrictions or provide privileges.
Effective 12:01 am Today, Friday, here's what has changed/stay the same:
Any event with ATTENDANCE (not just capacity) over 5K will have more stringent regs. We're still waiting to hear what those are, but masking and health screening requirements are likely to remain.
Otherwise, with a few exceptions, we're back to business as usual.
The Executive Order declaring a Disaster Emergency expired today at 12:01am; it's not being extended.
Without the State of Emergency, there are no powers to impose restrictions or provide privileges.
Effective 12:01 am Today, Friday, here's what has changed/stay the same:
- Permission for cocktails to go is no longer in effect.
- CDC requirements for public transportation, schools, healthcare facilities remain in effect
- CDC requirements for people who are unvaccinated stay in effect (again, there is no stated mechanism for checks/enforcement)
Any event with ATTENDANCE (not just capacity) over 5K will have more stringent regs. We're still waiting to hear what those are, but masking and health screening requirements are likely to remain.
Otherwise, with a few exceptions, we're back to business as usual.
UPDATE May 23rd 2021
On May 19th New York State issued updated guidance in line with CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People the full text of that guidance may be found here. Its content has been synthesized and is available for download by clicking the link above.
On May 19th New York State issued updated guidance in line with CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People the full text of that guidance may be found here. Its content has been synthesized and is available for download by clicking the link above.
UPDATE May 17th 2021
Governor Cuomo announced today that venues in New York State that verify attendees are vaccinated may operate at full capacity without distancing or masks starting May 19th.
Some clarity on the operational implications of venues operating outside of that model is still needed. We’re working hard to get it for you all.
We’ll be updating this New York State version of The Guide shortly to reflect all of these new changes.
Governor Cuomo announced today that venues in New York State that verify attendees are vaccinated may operate at full capacity without distancing or masks starting May 19th.
Some clarity on the operational implications of venues operating outside of that model is still needed. We’re working hard to get it for you all.
We’ll be updating this New York State version of The Guide shortly to reflect all of these new changes.
UPDATE April 29th 2021
Hello Humans,
It's been a busy week here in New York state, and you can expect a more robust update to The Guide in the coming days.
For now, we wanted to share a few topline updates and points of clarity with you.
The July 1st announcement made this week illustrates a goal set by the Mayor of New York City and should not be interpreted as a guideline or a new city or state-wide plan.
We are hopeful that a roadmap to reopening from the City and State will be released soon.
Bar Seating:
Patrons may sit at bars in socially distanced groups or as individuals starting May 3rd.
Patrons who are not seated at the bar may order directly from designated areas at the bar so long as social distancing is maintained.
Patrons may order food and drink from concessions in theatre-style venues. They must maintain social distance.
Large Venues for whom capacity will increase to 25%/33% on May 19th are required to complete test or vaccination screening for all patrons on entry.
Effective April 28th, and according to Assembly Resolution No. 216, the requirement that patrons must order a food item with their first drink is no longer in effect. There will be much more in the coming days, and we expect next week to be a busy one.
Stay tuned.
Best, The Guide
This document serves as an accompaniment to the INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT issued by New York State Department of Health on April 1st 2021 and is intended for use by Operators for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and anyone reading this should seek its own legal counsel. Please check back often as guidance is changing on a regular basis.
Hello Humans,
It's been a busy week here in New York state, and you can expect a more robust update to The Guide in the coming days.
For now, we wanted to share a few topline updates and points of clarity with you.
The July 1st announcement made this week illustrates a goal set by the Mayor of New York City and should not be interpreted as a guideline or a new city or state-wide plan.
We are hopeful that a roadmap to reopening from the City and State will be released soon.
Bar Seating:
Patrons may sit at bars in socially distanced groups or as individuals starting May 3rd.
Patrons who are not seated at the bar may order directly from designated areas at the bar so long as social distancing is maintained.
Patrons may order food and drink from concessions in theatre-style venues. They must maintain social distance.
Large Venues for whom capacity will increase to 25%/33% on May 19th are required to complete test or vaccination screening for all patrons on entry.
Effective April 28th, and according to Assembly Resolution No. 216, the requirement that patrons must order a food item with their first drink is no longer in effect. There will be much more in the coming days, and we expect next week to be a busy one.
Stay tuned.
Best, The Guide
This document serves as an accompaniment to the INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT issued by New York State Department of Health on April 1st 2021 and is intended for use by Operators for informational purposes only. This is not legal advice and anyone reading this should seek its own legal counsel. Please check back often as guidance is changing on a regular basis.