Following a reassessment, the CDC Director has issued a Public Health Determination to lift the suspension on introducing migrants into the United States. The decision, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, is set to be implemented on May 23, 2022, allowing time for appropriate COVID-19 mitigation protocols to be put in place. With the availability of effective vaccines and therapeutics, along with additional mitigation procedures, the CDC Director has deemed the suspension no longer necessary.
DHS will scale up efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to migrants and prepare for the resumption of regular migration under Title 8. With the majority of the U.S. population residing in areas identified as having a “low” COVID-19 Community Level, the CDC believes that the implemented measures will sufficiently mitigate the risk of COVID-19 for communities across the country. Stay updated for more information on the CDC’s public health initiatives and collaborations with government agencies.
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