New York City Requiring Vaccination Proof For Indoor Activities

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that proof of COVID vaccination will soon be required to enter certain indoor businesses in New York City. This policy aims to encourage vaccination by offering more opportunities to vaccinated individuals. New York City is the first in the US to implement such a measure, similar to mandates in France and Italy.

What is the main message de Blasio conveys about vaccination?

How does New York City's vaccination proof policy compare to other countries?