Vaccinated Mr President? New York wants proof, U.N. chief cannot enforce

New York wants world leaders to show proof of vaccination at the U.N. Russia says that is ‘discriminatory.’

The debate unfolding around the world over coronavirus vaccine mandates is playing out on a small scale at the United Nations headquarters ahead of a meeting of dozens of world leaders in New York next week.

New York wants proof visitors are vaccinated, but UN chief says he can’t force world leaders to comply

UN chief Antonio Guterres has stressed that he cannot ask world leaders to show they have been vaccinated against Covid-19, after New York City officials said proof should be required for anyone entering the UN.

UN Secretary-General says he cannot bar unvaccinated heads of state

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday, September 15, said he is unable to demand vaccination certificates from all world leaders attending the General Assembly next week. "We, as the Secretariat, cannot tell a head of state that unless he or she is vaccinated, he or she cannot enter […]The post UN Secretary-General says he cannot bar unvaccinated heads of state appeared first on The Rio Time…

Russia whines about vaccine mandate for UN General Assembly

All leaders and diplomats attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week will have to provide proof of vaccination, the city government said Wednesday, sparking anger from Russia.Delegates must be vaccinated to enter the debate hall, the mayor's office told the assembly president in a letter dated September 9, but Moscow queried whether New York had the authority to enforce the mandate.Attendees must also be vaccinated if th…

New York Wants Vaccine Proof For UN Meet Entry, Chief Says Can't Enforce

UN chief Antonio Guterres stressed on Wednesday that he cannot ask world leaders to show they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, after New York City officials said proof should be required for anyone entering the UN General Assembly Hall.

Vaccinated Mr President? New York wants proof, U.N. chief cannot enforce

UNITED NATIONS - U.N. chief Antonio Guterres stressed on Wednesday that he cannot ask world leaders to show they have been vaccinated against COVID-19, after New York City officials said proof should be required for anyone entering the U.N. General Assembly Hall.