DHS to offer COVID-19 vaccines to migrants caught at the southern border: Report

The Biden administration is reportedly planning to offer COVID-19 vaccines to migrants taken into custody at the U.S.-Mexico border.

CNN reports that the Department of Homeland Security will provide up to 2,700 shots per day, a share that increases to 6,000 by the end of May.

The outlet said persons subject to a Trump-era “remain in Mexico” policy are offered vaccines already when they are returned to the southern neighbor.

The administration resisted plans to give illegal immigrants vaccines earlier, fearing it would provide an incentive to come north. But renewed interest comes as the administration mulls whether to scrap a rule, known as Title 42, that lets officials turn away migrants arrested at the border, according to CNN.

The debate about terminating the order is prompting fears of a migrant surge.

Scientists say vaccinating persons anywhere in the world is critical for stiff-arming new outbreaks or variants that could threaten the homeland.

For more information, visit The Washington Times COVID-19 resource page.