Broadway Covid Vaccine & Mask Requirements To Remain Through April Despite Easing Of Citywide Mandates
deadline.comBroadway’s mask-and-vaccine policy will remain in effect at least through April despite New York City’s just-announced easing of Covid rules.Broadway leaders will revisit the issue on April 1 for possible updates, but for now the requirements are in place through April 30.New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced today that the Covid vaccine “passports” policy across New York City, which require showing proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and other indoor venues, will be lifted on Monday, March 7.The city’s new policy provides considerable leeway in allowing individual industries and businesses to set their own protocols and requirements.
Asked by a reporter whether the new policy would extend to Broadway, Adams said, “Broadway will make their determination and we’ll respect that, but we’re lifting our mandates.”In a statement to Deadline, Charlotte St.
Martin, president of The Broadway League representing theater owners and producers, said, “Our current guidance is through April 30 and we are scheduled to update that guidance on April 1.
Discussions are held weekly on our protocols and at this point, there is no change to our guidance. We will, of course, let you know when it changes.”Broadway’s latest decision to hold firm on its policy reaffirms its decision made early in February when New York State eased up on statewide mask mandates.
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