- On Monday, April 10, President Biden signed a resolution into law that immediately ended the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This step will trigger the expiration of some waivers for federal health programs that have supported health care providers during the pandemic.The decision will not, however, affect the end of the separate public health emergency (PHE), which will remain in place until May 11. The PHE has expanded no-cost access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments, among other measures. For more information on the implications of the termination of both emergency declarations, visit our resource page in English and in Spanish.
- The FDA is expected to authorize a second bivalent booster for adults 65 years of age and older who received their bivalent booster at least 4 months ago and for immunocompromised individuals who received their last bivalent booster at least 2 months ago. We’ll keep you updated on any official announcements.
- Effective today, Tuesday April 11, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for international visitors traveling to the U.S. by air through May 11, 2023. For the time being, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors, including tourists and seasonal workers traveling with work visas like H-2 and TN, must continue to show proof of acceptable COVID-19 vaccination to board their flights, with limited exceptions. Read our blog on Contratados.org for information on how migrant workers can prepare for travel under this requirement.
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