The New Orleans government announced it will expand its mandate for a COVID-19 vaccine, or negative test, to include children aged 5 and older for indoor settings. Other cities that will have COVID-19 vaccine mandates enacted for public indoor settings for those aged 5 and over include Philadelphia and New York City. New Orleans’ decision comes as its public school system is also introducing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students aged 5 and up, making it the first such requirement of its kind in the United States, reported Nola.com. “We will require proof of vaccination or a negative test at bars and restaurants and other locations for everyone ages 5 and over. Children ages 5 to 11 will be required to show proof of at least one vaccine dose,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said at a press conference. That mandate will start on Jan. 3. The requirement will expand to two doses …