Much remains unknown about the new variant, which has been identified in more than 20 countries but not yet in the U.S., including whether it is more contagious, whether it makes people more seriously ill, and whether it can thwart the vaccine. 8 and instituted a two-tiered testing system that allowed fully vaccinated travelers more time to seek a pre-arrival test, while requiring a test within a day of boarding for the unvaccinated. largely reopened its borders to fully vaccinated foreign travelers on Nov. from overseas and self-quarantine for unvaccinated travelers, though compliance is voluntary and is believed to be low. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the administration's plans before the announcement, said options under consideration also include post-arrival testing requirements or or even self-quarantines.ĬDC currently recommends post-arrival testing 3-5 days after landing in the U.S. “CDC is evaluating how to make international travel as safe as possible, including pre-departure testing closer to the time of flight and considerations around additional post-arrival testing and self-quarantines,” CDC Director Dr.

The precise testing protocols were still being finalized ahead of a speech by President Joe Biden planned for Thursday on the nation's plans to control the COVID-19 pandemic during the winter season, according to a senior administration official who said some details could still change. “CDC is working to modify the current Global Testing Order for travel as we learn more about the Omicron variant a revised order would shorten the timeline for required testing for all international air travelers to one day before departure to the United States,” the agency said. Currently those who are fully vaccinated may present a test taken within three days of boarding. be tested for COVID-19 within a day before boarding their flight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Tuesday statement that it was working toward requiring that all air travelers to the U.S.

Washington (AP) - The Biden administration is moving to toughen testing requirements for international travelers to the U.S., including both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, amid the spread of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus.

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