The United States says it will
lift restrictions on international travellers who are fully vaccinated against
the coronavirus, starting in November.
According to New York Times,
Jeff Zients, the White House pandemic coordinator, on Monday, said foreign
travellers who provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
will be able to fly to the US starting from “early November”.
Fully vaccinated travelers will
also be expected to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test done three days
before flying to the US.
“International travel is critical to connecting families and friends, to fueling small and large businesses, to promoting the open exchange of ideas and culture,” he said.
“That’s why, with science and public health as
our guide, we have developed a new international air travel system that both
enhances the safety of Americans here at home and enhances the safety of
international air travel.”
The US had restricted travel for
foreigners, who wished to fly to the US from several countries, as part of
measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
These countries are China, Iran,
United Kingdom, India, Brazil, South Africa, Germany, Portugal, Netherlands,
Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway,
Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican
City and Republic of Ireland.
The administration’s decision
comes hours before the proposed visit of Boris Johnson, UK prime minister, who
is expected to speak with Biden on easing the travel ban.
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