US to Require Vaccines for All Border Crossers in January 2022

Associated PressPublished: November 24, 2021

FILE PHOTO: WHANGAREI, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 15: A border crossing sign stands south of Whangarei on October 15, 2021 in Whangarei, New Zealand. Alert Level 3 restrictions remain in place across Northland as new COVID-19 cases continue to emerge in the community. Cabinet will review alert level settings on Monday, with any easing of restrictions depending on vaccination rates and how fast the virus is spreading. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

By ZEKE MILLER, The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.

A senior administration official said the requirement brings the rules for essential travelers in line with those that took effect earlier this month for leisure travelers, when the U.S. reopened its borders to fully vaccinated individuals.

Essential travelers entering by ferry will also be required to be fully vaccinated by the same date.

The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to preview the announcement.

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