McKnight’s Senior Living September 22, 2022
The lifting of COVID-19 states of emergency in two states — and the rescission of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in one of the country’s largest cities — effectively ends many pandemic regulations affecting senior living and care providers there.
Monday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene rescinded a private-sector vaccine mandate, making it optional as of Nov. 1. Adams cited an 86% vaccination rate across the city in making the change in policy.
The decision follows a decision by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to allow a COVID-19 disaster emergency executive order adopted in November to lapse on Sept. 12, effectively ending the provisions originally adopted to...