this city and that is the key to protecting people and the key to our recovery. that s why it s the key to nyc pass opens a lot of doors and we need it. we ll be issuing a mayoral executive order and health commissioner s order. those are the legal tools necessary to implement this approach and we know that this is what s going to turn the tide and we also know people are going to get a clear message. if you want to participate in our society fully, you got to get vaccinated. you got to get vaccinated. it s time. all the answers, all the information s out there. you ve seen over 160 million americans get vaccinated safely, you ve seen it make the difference. the only reason why we have the recovery is vaccination so it s time and this is going to send that message clearly, and the key to nyc pass an easy approach because to confirm vaccination, all you need is your vaccination card or the nyc covid safe app
i want to thank equinox and soul cycle for the decision they made about vaccine mandates and everybody in the broadway communities for the decision they made related to indoor performances. so examples right there. dining, fitness, performances, where you see leaders in the private sector already saying clearly vaccinations is the answer. we need these strong, clear mandates. and we ve proven that even with outdoor entertainment it makes sense. our home coming concerts will be amazing but if you want to go to one of them, you have to be vaccinated. that is a requirement. climbing this ladder is giving us more and more ability to fight back the delta variant by fighting the delta variant, we ll continue our recovery and we ll ultimately beat covid. so today i announce a new approach which we re calling the key to nyc pass, the key to new york city, when you hear those words, i want you to imagine the
or the excelsior app from the state. any of those will do. just show it and you re in. everyone, this summer already has been amazing in the city and a lot more to come. this approach is going to make clear, you want to enjoy everything great in this summer of new york city, go get vaccinated. it will do for you so many things. it will make your life better, it will make all of our lives better. i want you to hear from folks working so hard on the response to covid and who care so deeply. i want you to hear what they think of this new clear, strong approach. the key to nyc pass. the former acting administration for the centers for medicare and medicaid services. he was a senior adviser to the biden white house response team and a powerful voice for expanding access to health care in this country and i want to thank him for joining him. my pleasure to introduce andy