US to end COVID-19 vaccination requirements on May 11

The United States is among one of the last countries with COVID-era travel restrictions still in place

The United States will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees and contractors, and international air travelers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on Monday.

Preventative Medicine Services NCOIC Sergeant First Class Demetrius Roberson administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a soldier on September 9, 2021 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. The Pentagon, with the support of military leaders and U.S. President Joe Biden, mandated COVID-19 vaccination for all military service members in early September. The Pentagon stresses inoculation from COVID-19 and other diseases to avoid outbreaks from impeding the fighting force of the US Military.  (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images) (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

Joe Biden delivers remarks about COVID at the White House.  (Getty Image)

People enjoy the first day of no COVID restrictions at the central business district, in Singapore, on April 26, 2022. (REUTERS/Edgar Su)

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"Additionally, HHS and DHS announced today that they will start the process to end their vaccination requirements for Head Start educators, CMS-certified healthcare facilities, and certain noncitizens at the land border. In the coming days, further details related to ending these requirements will be provided," the White House said.

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