The United States is reportedly planning to ask all its foreign visitors to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, before entering the country.
The move comes as Washington looks to lift its travel restrictions in order to support the airline and tourism industry. However, the country is witnessing a spike in Covid-19 infections.
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All travelers to the US, regardless of vaccination status, are required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within three days of air travel to the country.
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The extraordinary US travel restrictions were first imposed on China in January 2020 to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Various other nations were added to the list later on.
The United States has restricted travel from the European Union, Britain, China, and Iran for more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, later adding other countries including Brazil and India in May 2021.