International travelers coming to the US should get a negative COVID-19 test before boarding.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday approved a measure requiring all international air travelers to be negative COVID-19 test before flying to the states. The order takes effect on January 26.
“Test before and after travel is a critical layer to delay the launch and distribution of COVID-19,” the CDC said in a statement. “This strategy is in line with the current phase of the pandemic and protects the health of Americans more effectively.”
All passengers entering the US must obtain negative test results or provide documentation to the airline that they have recovered from COVID-19 within three days before flying. If passengers do not provide it, they can not board.
“Testing does not eliminate all risks,” CDC Director Robert R. Redfield said in a statement. more responsible by reducing the spread on aircraft, airports and destinations. ‘
The measure is like more contagious coronavirus strains appear in the world in places like the UK and the USA. Meanwhile, vaccination efforts continue as the US struggles to fight increase in COVID-19 cases. The US currently has two approved COVID-19 vaccines, from Moderna and Pfizer, which are applied across the country. According to experts, it is critical to continue wearing a mask and practicing social distance until enough Americans are vaccinated, which is still a few months away.
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