There are no plans to relax coronavirus travel restrictions. White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients said the U.S. is developing a “new system for international travel” that…
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Border Travel Restrictions Extended to August
The Department of Homeland Security continues limits to “essential” travelers for the 17th month. On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy released an update to coronavirus travel restrictions into the…
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U.S.-Canada Border Closure Extended
Canadian officials announce restrictions to continue through July 21. Bill Blair, the Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, made the announcement on Friday via social media,…
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State Department Issues Travel Warning
Global COVID-19 risks prevent safe international travel. On Monday the State Department announced that it would be expanding travel advisories for Americans seeking to travel internationally. According to…
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CDC Tells Airlines Keep Middle Seats Vacant
Airlines looking for increases in pent-up travel demand. The airline industry in the U.S. is planning for a big increase in ticket sales as vaccines become available, the…
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Airline CEOs Resist Proposed Domestic Testing
Company leaders meet virtually with White House. The president’s administration began to consider the idea of requiring COVID-19 tests not only for passengers on international flights but for…
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Domestic Travel Restrictions Considered by White House
Mixed messages by administration as migrants allowed to cross southern border without tests. The president’s administration is considering imposing domestic travel restrictions as possible means of curbing the…
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Travelers Inbound to U.S. Must Soon Test Negative, CDC Says
New COVID-19 rules would go into effect January 26. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is poised to enact a policy that will require incoming travelers…
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President Implements New Travel Restrictions to Cuba
Cuba-origin alcohol and tobacco banned from import. As part of his ongoing efforts to deter communism, President Trump has applied new sanctions against Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. The…
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CDC Drops General Quarantine Recommendation for Travelers
Cautions that exposure may still transmit coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated travel guidelines by removing the suggestion that international and interstate travelers quarantine…
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