One of the last remaining Covid-related travel restrictions in the United States is about to go away, CNN reported.
Non-US travelers entering the country will no longer be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 beginning May 12, the Department of Homeland Security announced Monday.
Mandatory vaccinations for government employees, senior officials, paramedics, and federal contractors will also be required. This was reported by the press service of the White House.
“Today’s action to lift the vaccine requirement eases a significant entry barrier for many global travelers, moving our industry and country forward,” U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman said in a statement.
In March 2020, US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.