US to lift coronavirus vaccine requirements for federal workers, travelers

The Biden administration will end most COVID-19 vaccine requirements, including for federal employees and contractors, on May 11.
International travelers will no longer need to be vaccinated to enter the US beginning May 12.
The US is moving to treat COVID-19 as an endemic disease and mandates are no longer deemed necessary by health officials.
The decision comes as COVID-19 deaths have declined 95% and hospitalizations are down 91% since January 2021.
Some employers may still choose to maintain their own vaccination policies even as most federal requirements end.