White House Announces End to COVID Vaccine Requirement for International Travelers

The White House has announced that it will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccine for international air travelers effective May 11, 2023. The COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals also will end on May 11, 2023. 

The Administration explained that COVID-19 deaths are at their lowest levels globally since the start of the pandemic.  In the US, COVID-19 deaths have declined by 95% since January 2021 and hospitalizations are down nearly 91%.  Given the different circumstances we are in now, the White House has concluded that the vaccine requirements are no longer necessary.  

The Administration’s full announcement is available here.

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