CDC Lifts Requirement that International Air Travelers Have Negative COVID Test

The CDC issued an order rescinding a 17-month-old requirement that people arriving in the country by air test negative for COVID-19, effective at 12:01 am (ET) on Sunday, June 12, 2022, saying it is "not currently necessary." (87 FR 36129, 6/15/22)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Rescinding Requirement for Negative Pre-Departure COVID–19 Test Result or Documentation of Recovery From COVID–19 for All Airline or Other Aircraft Passengers Arriving Into the United States From Any Foreign Country

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.