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Hello, communicators:
Efforts to convince consumers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 continue and some businesses are requiring proof of vaccination to use their services or attend their events.
The first full-capacity concert in New York City will feature the Foo Fighters at Madison Square Garden—but only vaccinated fans will be allowed to attend. NBA fans have attended basketball games in stadiums with vaccinated sections to allow denser seating arrangements in the ongoing playoffs.
The travel industry is also taking vaccination seriously. United Airlines is the latest to announce it will only hire vaccinated employees.
“As we welcome new employees to the company, it’s important we instill in them United’s strong commitment to safety,” the carrier stated in a memo to employees. “Effective for all job offers made after June 15, 2021, we will require any external candidates for U.S.-based jobs to attest that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date.”
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