US cancels mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for foreigners

May 02, 2023 | 14:38 |6618

Since May 12, the US authorities have canceled mandatory vaccination against COVID-19 for foreigners arriving in the country, as well as federal employees and contractors, according to a statement issued by the White House on Monday.

According to the document, the public health emergency in connection with COVID-19 in the country will end on the same day.

The Ministry of Health and Human Services and the US Department of Homeland Security will also launch a process to abolish the vaccination requirement for preschool teachers and medical staff.

The White House will provide additional details related to the cancellation of these requirements in the coming days.

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