New Yorkers Protest Against Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
13:53 GMT, 10 August 2021
Last week, the mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, announced that from 16 August people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will be banned from indoor restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms.
SputnikPeople took to the streets in New York City on Monday to protest against plans recently announced by the authorities to ban unvaccinated visitors from entering restaurants, bars, gyms and other entertainment venues.
Staff at such establishments will also have to prove that they have received at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine.
The measure is expected to take effect on 16 August.
Some businesses have been worrying about the new stipulations and may consider challenging this policy in court, media reports say.
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A protester dressed as Uncle Sam attends an anti-mandatory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine protest held outside New York City Hall in Manhattan, New York City, US, on 9 August 2021.
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NYPD officers stand watching as people gather at City Hall to protest against the vaccine rules.
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A person holds up a sign during a protest against mandatory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines.
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A brochure about face masks lies discarded on the ground during an anti-mandatory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine protest.
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People gather at City Hall to protest against obligatory vaccines on 9 August 2021.
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A person holds up a sign during a protest against mandatory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination.
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The Statue of Liberty appears to be decapitated as people gather at City Hall to protest against mandatory COVID vaccination.
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A protest against mandatory COVID vaccination at City Hall, NYC