US To End , COVID Testing Requirement , for Air Travelers.
CNN reports that on June 10, the Biden administration will announce that the CDC will lift the restriction for air travelers entering the country.
The change will reportedly go into effect at midnight on June 12.
CNN reports that the travel industry had lobbied against the requirement for months.
Claiming the protocol wasn't necessary anymore "based on the science and data.".
It has been in place since January 2021.
But since new COVID variants are continuously arising, the CDC will re-examine the decision to end testing in 90 days.
Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President, commended the decision.
Prior to the pandemic, travel was one of our nation's largest industry exports.
, Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President, via CNN.
The lifting of this requirement will enable the industry to lead the way toward a broader U.S. economic and jobs recovery, Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association President, via CNN
