A week ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) lifted the international emergency due to the covid-19 pandemic, which had been declared since January 30, 2020. For several months the destinations began to modify the entry requirements at their borders, among them USA that as of this Friday, May 12, it no longer requires covid vaccines for international tourists.
The announcement came from the White House, the authorities confirmed that foreign travelers arriving in the country by plane are required to present full vaccination against covid-19, a measure that has been in force since 2021. That same day the health emergency will end Decreed in 2020 by former President Donald Trump (2017-2021) against the coronavirus pandemic.
“We announce that the Administration will end the requirements vaccination against covid-19 for federal employees, government contractors and international air travelers,” the statement said.
deaths from covid-19 in USA they have decreased 95% since January 2021 and hospitalizations have fallen 91%. In addition, worldwide deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are “at their lowest levels since the start of the pandemic”; this led the authorities to decide to terminate this requirement.
Already the website of IATA (International Air Transport Association) updated the requirements on its website. “Covid-19 entry regulations were lifted on May 12, 2023,” says the official page.
Yes ok united state made these measures more flexible, the requirements that apply for each country, among which are the tourist VISA, according to the nationality of the visitor.
2023-05-12 15:48:54
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