A White House spokesperson said on Twitter that the United States would no longer require international travelers to have a negative covid-19 test performed in the last 24 hours to enter the country. Kevin Munoz.
The official announcement will be made this Friday and will mark the end of one of the main US measures in this regard. prevent contamination covid-19 with international travel.
The CNN chain, which published the news, announced that the new policy will come into effect from the USA. Sunday midnight.
government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Citing a senior management official, CNN (CDC) will reassess the situation within 90 days and decide whether to re-enforce the covid-19 test requirement.
covid-19 requirements for international travelers It has been in effect since January 2021 and was enforced by US President Joe Biden.
In principle, the rules required international travelers to present proof of a negative test performed in the last three days to enter the country; However, in November of last year, when the omicron variant rapidly increased the number of cases, Biden determined that testing for covid-19 was needed. 24 hours ago to go to the United States.
It has also been determined that non-US citizens or permanent residents must also present. documents proving they have been vaccinated against covid-19.
This requirement will remain in effect.because the only thing that has changed is the rule in covid-19 tests.
big ones Airlines The U.S. government and tourism industry have been pressuring the Biden government for months to lift restrictions imposed due to covid-19, arguing that they are harming international tourism.