The Biden administration will today announce the end of its requirement that people entering the country test negative for Covid-19, a senior administration official has told news outlets. The travel industry had lobbied for months against the restriction, which had been in place since January 2021. The official said the Biden administration plans to work with airlines to ensure a smooth transition. The travel industry, as well as some scientists and lawmakers, including Democrats, had been critical of the requirement, saying it was no longer needed. Since December, the CDC has required travelers to test negative within one day before flights to the United States but does not require testing for land border crossings.
