New York City orders a '1st-in-the-nation' vaccine mandate for private companies
Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Monday, saying the decision was designed to help head off the worsening coronavirus surge.
New York City will implement new measures meant to head off the worsening coronavirus surge, including what its mayor says will be a "first-in-the-nation" vaccine mandate for all private-sector workers to take effect Dec. 27.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the new requirements.
