26.1 C
Delhi
Sunday, September 8, 2024

US to end Covid vaccine mandate for govt. employees, foreign travelers May 11- White House

Date:

Share post:

Donate-GC-Razorpay

Washington: The White House announced on Monday that the United States will end the novel coronavirus vaccine requirements for all federal employees and contractors as well as for US-bound international travelers.

“Today, we are announcing that the [Biden] administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends,” the White House said in a press release.

The departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security will start the process to end their vaccination requirements for Head Start educators, CMS-certified healthcare facilities and certain migrants arriving on the US borders, the release said.

Related articles

Air Marshal Mohan reviews passing-out parade at AFTC, honours top graduates

Bengaluru: Air Marshal CR Mohan, Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) of the Indian Air Force, reviewed the ceremonial Passing-Out...

Grand Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations held across Telangana

Hyderabad: Vinayaka Chaturthi, the festival celebrating the birth of the elephant-headed god of wisdom, Lord Ganesha, was celebrated...

India sends 2,300 kgs of humanitarian assistance to Chad

New Delhi: India on Saturday sent 2,300 kg of humanitarian assistance comprising life-saving antibiotics and general medicines to...

J&K: Police nab Chattisgarh resident with narcotics in Rajouri

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday nabbed a man from Chattisgarh along with nine kilogrammes of a...