In the United States, foreigners entering the country may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19

This is reported by TASS with reference to the White House Coordinator for Combating the Spread of Coronavirus Jeff Zints.

According to the American official, the administration understands the importance of international travel and, taking into account the epidemiological situation, will maintain the current COVID travel restrictions.

At the same time, he noted that the government is developing plans to lift restrictions "in a safe way" - in particular, by presenting a number of requirements for foreigners in relation to vaccines.

“But this is not a (made. -

) decision at the moment,” Zints stressed.

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo previously called on private businesses, including bars and restaurants, to serve only coronavirus-vaccinated customers.

It is planned that the initiative will begin to be implemented in stages from August 16, and from September 13, the requirement will fully come into force.