New York wants to vaccinate tourists with single-dose serum
While Europe reopens to vaccinated Americans, and America continues on the path of silence, it is from the United States that we [...]
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While Europe reopens to vaccinated Americans, and America continues on the path of silence, it is from the United States that the voices of mayors and governors are rising. In the beginning it was theAlaska which, in the wake of Cuba and of the Maldives, chose to offer the vaccine to tourists as well. One dose of Pfizer or Moderna, starting June 1. And then a second, but which can be administered (alternatively) in the country of residence.
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Now, even New York wants to vaccinate tourists. And he wants to do it with Johnson & Johnson single-dose serum.
We'll set up mobile vaccination sites at iconic #NYC spots to provide the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to anyone who needs it -- and if the State gives us approval, we'll include the tourists who are coming back in droves.
New York City is open for business, one shot at a time. pic.twitter.com/xOVWjz7Qq5
- Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) May 6, 2021
New York wants to vaccinate tourists: De Blasio's proposal
Tourists who will visit New York could soon Getting vaccinated in iconic places like Times Square, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge: it is the idea of the city's mayor, Bill de Blasio, who hopes to place Mobile vaccination hubs near tourist attractions. Anyone who wants to, will be able to access the vans and get their Johnson & Johnson fix. At least, that is the proposal of the first citizen.
"We want to send a message to tourists. Come to New York: it is an amazing and safe city and we will take care of you," these are De Blasio's words. Mobile clinics could be ready right away, but state approval is needed (currently, in New York only residents or those who work in the city can be vaccinated). Also because the mayor's idea will have to be explored further: what will tourists be able to do once they are vaccinated? Will they be able to leave the city? Questions that are still uncertain, since - according to available data - the vaccine would take a couple of weeks to immunize those who receive it.
For the time being, then, New York wants to vaccinate domestic tourists. Or rather, that's what it can do: domestic tourism in the U.S. is open, while travel ban continues for most foreign countries. European Union in the first place.
Welcome to New York, your vaccine is waiting for you!
We'll administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at iconic sites across our city. With State authorization, we can get vaccines to tourists and make sure they have a built in souvenir to bring home with them. Let's get it done! pic.twitter.com/NCqIietY9R
- City of New York (@nycgov) May 6, 2021
New York ponta to reopen
De Blasio, already in recent weeks, had spoken of the willingness to Reopen fully next July. "We are ready for the reopening of businesses, enterprises, offices and theaters. All at full capacity," he told MSNBC. Not least because, for New York, tourism is so important: in 2019 the city welcomed 66 million tourists, in 2020 it was only 22.9. And the vaccination campaign is at a very good point. To incentivize New Yorkers to get vaccinated, De Blasio has even decided to give away free tickets to those who chose to do so at the Yankees or Mets stadium. Or, complimentary admissions to the Natural History Museum for those who went to the vaccination center set up inside.
The city has also long since introduced its Excelsior Pass. A vaccination pass to be used for gatherings and large events. Also when businesses reopen, but only in cases where many people are expected within the same enclosed space.
