NEW YORK - Children as young as 5-years-old will be required to get vaccines in New York City to enter restaurants and other indoor venues.Mayor Bill de Blasio announced an expansion of current mandates on Monday morning.Current New York City COVID-19 rules also include at least one vaccine dose for indoor restaurant dining, entertainment venues and fitness centers for anyone 12 and older.
Under new mandates for indoor dining, entertainment and gyms, one shot will be required for children aged 5 to 11, who are not covered by the current mandate, de Blasio said.5-11-year-old children will also be required to get vaccinated to participate in high-risk extracurricular activities.