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“I’m sure we stand to lose some staff, and we’d hate to see that happen.”

“When mom gets the vaccine, she develops antibodies that do cross the placenta and provide a degree of protection to the newborn."

“We literally created a vaccine within a year, and that’s like unheard of. The fact that it’s new, played a role in me not wanting to get the vaccine.”

“It’s clear that everyone wants to keep kids in the classroom and keep extra curricular activities going."

The new requirement applies to all health care workers in New York, regardless of employer.

As of July 23, 2021, 1,242 new business certificates were filed with the Onondaga County Clerk this year. That’s over two times as many as this time last year.

Syracuse will require masks regardless of vaccination status and require proof of vaccination for all employees or regular testing.

“At the current rate, things have the potential to get out of control. And the last thing anybody wants to see is another shutdown.”

Nine states, including New York, have implemented new mandates aimed at curbing the spread of the more contagious variant indoors.

To better understand the concerns of Black, Hispanic and rural residents, the group conducted a series of interviews and focus groups.