The U.S. Navy is rolling back requirements for COVID-19 vaccines, axing the consideration of vaccination status when making decisions about the deployment of sailors.
The decision by the Navy reverses a policy that was in place for more than a year, mandating that vaccination status be considered when determining deployment.
“Commanders should seek advice from medical providers regarding medical readiness of personnel to inform deployment and other operational mission decisions,” the Navy’s new guidance said. “COVID-19 vaccination status shall not be a consideration in assessing individual service member suitability for deployment or other operational missions.”
Congress nixed the military’s vaccination requirements as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act at the end of 2022.
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