NYC, San Francisco Lead Cities in Demanding Proof of Vaccination

Broad vaccine mandates in some of the biggest U.S. cities are drawing critics who call the steps an affront to freedom and a workplace burden. But the rising wave of requirements is winning employee unions, diners and concert-goers who find comfort in a virtual wall against delta-fueled Covid-19 spread.

In the past week, the mayors of San Francisco and New Orleans joined New York City’s with orders for bars, restaurants, gyms and other businesses to require indoor customers to show proof of shots. Los Angeles is considering a vaccine mandate in some public indoor spaces after an Aug. 10 ...