COVID-19 Assistance & Guidance for Businesses

Starting August 17, people 12 and older are required to show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO for:

• Indoor dining
• Indoor fitness
• Indoor entertainment

This new requirement — called the Key to NYC — includes bars, fitness gyms, movie and stage theatres, museums, and other indoor venues. Staff at these locations are also required to be vaccinated.

Starting December 14, 2021, children aged 5-11 are required to show proof of one vaccination dose for those venues.

Starting December 27, 2021, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are required to show proof of two vaccine doses, instead of one, except for those who have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Learn more at nyc.gov/KeyToNYC. Have questions? Call our hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692).

Beginning December 27, 2021, workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Workers will then have 45 days to show proof of their second dose (for Pfizer or Moderna vaccines).

Businesses may not allow any unvaccinated workers to come to their workplace. A workplace is considered any location — including a vehicle — where you work in the presence of at least one other person.

Learn more at nyc.gov/vaxtowork. Have questions? Call our hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692).

Visit nycsmallbizcourses.eventbrite.com and search for "Key to NYC Guidelines and Resources to Help Your Business" to sign up for an upcoming webinar to learn about Key to NYC guidelines and resources available to help your business in NYC.

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View and download a copy of the presentation here.

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Download our Reopening Guidelines Webinars flyer and share with other businesses.

Check out our NYC Business Reopening Guide and NYC Restaurant Resource Guide or call our hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692).

If you would like to purchase additional masks or other non-medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the City has compiled a list of non-medical PPE manufacturers and suppliers. These companies are not endorsed by the City of New York.

Select a topic below for information to help you and your business, including tips to stay safe and prevent the spread of germs. This is a rapidly changing situation, visit the NYC Health website for up-to-date information, including FAQs for employers.

• Reopening NYC Businesses
• Overview of Executive Orders: New Rules from the City and State
• Information About Essential Businesses
• Hiring Assistance for Businesses
• Information for Food Businesses
• Workplace FAQs
• Financial Assistance
• Legal Assistance
• Commercial Lease Support
• Insurance Guidance
• Government Contracts and Supply Chain Access
• City Agency Service Updates
• Official COVID-19 Information & Guidance from Utility Companies
• Donate or Sell Supplies, Food, or Funds
• Business Continuity Planning Checklist
• Business Planning Checklist for Pandemics