Oneida County unveils decals for businesses, residents to show they’ve been vaccinated

UTICA, N.Y. — Business owners and residents who want to let others know they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 have a new way of showing that and giving visitors confidence it’s safe to enter.

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced Wednesday that the county will provide decals to businesses and residents to notify customers, family, and friends that they have been vaccinated.

Picente unveiled the county’s new “We’ve Been Vaccinated” decals (see image), which encourage people to “Come On In” to local businesses and homes with people who have been fully vaccinated. The decals can be obtained from the county free of charge after completing a form affirming that the staff of a business or members of a household have achieved full vaccination. Monthly self-attestation must then be maintained with the county, which will establish an online list of participating businesses.

The county executive said the decals are aimed at “reassuring customers, family and friends that our businesses and homes are safe and protected.”

Applications for the decals can be submitted here. Oneida County said the decals are expected to become available in the coming weeks as vaccine eligibility continues to expand across the state.