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NYC’s Adams Says There’s No Double Standard for Athletes on Vaccine Rule
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his decision to to make an exception to the city’s vaccine mandate for athletes and performers, a change that drew ire from union leaders, City Council members and health experts for creating a double standard among who is required to get vaccinated.
“I made a decision based on the information that I received from my health team,” Adams said during a news briefing Friday. “You may consider it as a double standard. I consider it an analysis that I made, and I’m comfortable with my decision.”