Receptionist? Maître d’? Now You’re Also a Vaxx Bouncer
Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images The city’s restaurant hosts, gym receptionists, baristas, and bartenders got a second job last week: They’re all vaccine bouncers now too. With an inoculation mandate in effect for most places that serve food or drink or have entertainment, these employees now have the added responsibility of verifying proof of vaccination. The change comes as new COVID-19 cases have climbed to an average of more than 1,800 a day — up from about 250 in early July. The city will begin enforcing the new rule on September 13, and businesses that don’t comply will be...
