New York City announces COVID vaccine mandate for all public workers

• The new rule affects 160,500 workers but doesn't include the city's correction officers, who will face a later deadline.
• Prior to Wednesday's announcement, only the city's Department of Education and health care workers were required to be vaccinated against the virus.
• Workers will get a $500 bonus for any public worker who receives their first shot at a city-run vaccination site.

What they're saying: "There is no greater privilege than serving the people of New York City, and that privilege comes with a responsibility to keep yourself and your community safe," de Blasio said in a statement.

• "We have led the way against COVID-19 — from fighting for the right to vaccinate frontline workers, to providing nation-leading incentives, to creating the Key to NYC mandate," he added.

• "As we continue our recovery for all of us, city workers have been a daily inspiration. Now is the time for them to show their city the path out of this pandemic once and for all."

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