New Orleans Vaccine Mandates Are After Children 5 and Up.

The city of New Orleans has declared that it will extend the requirement for a COVID-19 vaccine, or negative test, to children aged 5 and up in indoor settings. Philadelphia and New York City are two more cities with COVID-19 vaccine regulations for persons aged 5 and up in public indoor settings. New Orleans’ decision comes as the city’s public school system implements a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students aged 5 and above, making it the first of its sort in the country, according to Nola.com. “We will require proof of vaccination or a negative test at bars and restaurants and other locations for everyone ages 5 and over. Children ages 5 to 11 will be required to show proof of at least one vaccine dose,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a press conference. The mandate will come into action … Continue reading New Orleans Vaccine Mandates Are After Children 5 and Up.