American travelers, including truckers, are getting a break from COVID vaccination requirements. The Department of Homeland Security announced starting May 12, restrictions and requirements for non-U.S. citizens to show proof of a COVID vaccine when entering the country will be lifted. This will allow truckers easier access to America’s roads.
The DHS said: “Beginning May 12, 2023, DHS will no longer require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request. DHS intends to rescind these Title 19 travel restrictions in alignment with the end of the Public Health Emergency and the termination of the Presidential Proclamation on air travel.”
This is a major win for Canadian truckers as the vaccination requirement was a source of contention for them throughout much of the pandemic.
The change falls in line with the recent updates the White House made to COVID regulations last week.
“Today, we are announcing that the 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. 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,” the White House said last week.
Source: truckersnews
