I'm Brian Lehrer. This is my daily politics podcast from WNYC Studios. It's Tuesday, August 3rd.

Some breaking news on New York City COVID policy. Here it is from the New York Times just moments ago. New York City is

expected to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining and fitness. And it says Mayor

Bill de Blasio plans to announce this morning that New York City will require proof of vaccination

for people participating in indoor activities, including at restaurants,

gyms, and performances, his latest attempt to spur more vaccinations, according to a city official.

The policy this says is similar to mandates issued in France and Italy last month and is believed

to be the first of its kind in the United States.

The Times says the program will start later this month, and after a transition period,

enforcement will begin in mid-September when schools are expected to reopen and more workers

could return to offices in Manhattan.

Gives a little background on the situation in France or the policy in France where it says

people will soon have to show a health pass providing proof of vaccination or a recent

negative test to visit indoor bars, restaurants, and gyms.

It has already been implemented at amusement parks, theaters, and venues,

hosting more than 50 people over there. In New York City, proof of vaccination will be required,

and there will be no testing option. So that from the New York Times moment ago. In a minute,

we're going to talk to our health and science editor,

Ccon, Ackpan about all this. But let me also take a step back on some of the new CDC

guidelines and where they come from. Like, why were most of the people in the Cape Cod,

COVID cluster, Provincetown, people who had been vaccinated?

Well, because Cape Cod and Massachusetts in general has a very high vaccination rate.

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