Biden Administration Confidently Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Federal Employees and International Travelers

The White House announced on Monday that the Biden administration will be ending the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for federal employees, federal contractors, and other federally funded workers on May 11th. This is the same day the administration will be officially ending the public health emergency tied to the coronavirus pandemic.

The administration is also ending the vaccine requirement for international air travelers coming to the United States. The White House released a statement saying, “While vaccination remains one of the most important tools in advancing the health and safety of employees and promoting the efficiency of workplaces, we are now in a different phase of our response when these measures are no longer necessary.”

The decision to end the vaccine requirement for federal employees and international travelers comes as the United States is making progress in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Vaccine distribution has been increasing, and the number of new cases is declining.

The Biden administration has taken a number of steps to help the country move past the pandemic. This includes providing financial assistance to individuals and businesses, expanding access to testing, and increasing the availability of vaccines. The administration is also working to ensure that all Americans have access to the vaccine.

The end of the vaccine requirement for federal employees and international travelers is a sign that the Biden administration is confident in the progress that has been made in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The administration is continuing to take steps to ensure the health and safety of Americans and to help the country move past the pandemic.