The White House on Monday announced the May 11 end of COVID-19 vaccine needs for travelers to the United States and for government workers in the world’s largest economy.
“Today, we are pronouncing that management will terminate the COVID-19 vaccine for federal employees, federal contractors and foreign air travelers by the end of the day May 11, the same day the COVID-19 public fitness emergency ends. “according to a statement.
More than one million people have died from COVID-19 in the United States. However, the White House noted that the pandemic had all but ground to a halt, prompting the government to lift restrictions dating back to the days when the disease devastated entire communities and forced it. Paralyzing economic closures.
“Since January 2021, COVID-19 deaths have decreased by 95% and hospitalizations have decreased by nearly 91%. Globally, deaths from COVID-19 are at their lowest point since the beginning of the pandemic,” he said.
According to the White House, “vaccine desires have driven vaccination across the country, and our broader vaccination crusade has saved millions of lives. “
While the requirement for evidence of COVID vaccination for foreigners boarding flights to the United States mirrored the practice of many countries, vaccination mandates from national governments triggered a fierce political backlash in the country.
In addition to ending vaccine rules, the U. S. president has been in the U. S. government. U. S. Secretary of State Joe Biden announced in April that he was officially calling for an end to the national fitness emergency that for more than 3 years had underpinned a series of ordinary government measures.
These included a generous investment for loose COVID testing and vaccines in the country.
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