His ruling means that employers in the state of New York can no longer enforce any requirement of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine if someone cites religious exemption.
With the vaccine now being fully approved, that means we could see more instances of required vaccinations in workplaces, businesses and schools across Central New York and in other cities, states, and continents.
The COVID-19 variants spreading in New York are a "cause for concern," and there's been talk of bringing indoor mask-wearing back, even for those that are vaccinated.
The proposal does not specify how big the checks should be or the eligibility requirements for direct payments that would recur as many times as deemed necessary.