New York City To Allow Unvaccinated Athletes To Play Home Games

Mayor Eric Adams announced that athletes and performers will be exempt from New York City's vaccine mandate, allowing individuals like Kyrie Irving to participate in home games. This decision addresses a loophole that permitted unvaccinated visiting players and performers to work in the city. However, vaccine mandates remain in place for other workers, including government employees, with public employees having faced suspensions for non-compliance last year.

Who will be exempted from the city's vaccine mandate according to the new rule?

• Healthcare workers

• Teachers

• Athletes and performers

• All city workers

What loophole did Mayor Eric Adams mention regarding the vaccine rule?

• It permits unvaccinated visiting players and performers to participate

• It allows unvaccinated local players to participate

• It allows all public gatherings without restrictions

• It exempts all government employees

Which group of workers is still required to follow the vaccine mandate?

• Performers

• Athletes

• Tourists

• Government employees

What consequence did public employees face for refusing vaccination last year?

• They were promoted

• They were suspended

• They were given a warning

• They were fined

Which of the following groups was mentioned as being suspended for not getting vaccinated?

• Teachers and healthcare workers

• Firefighters and sanitation workers

• Police officers and nurses

• Construction workers and engineers