US Plans To Mandate Covid-19 Shots For Foreign Travellers

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  • the US plans to require a Covid vaccine for foreign travelers
  • those who are able to enter the country must show proof of a negative Covid test taken within three days of travel

Vaccination required in the US

The US will eventually require almost all foreign visitors to be fully vaccinated, a White House official has said. The unnamed official told several news agencies that the Biden administration had tasked inter-agency groups with creating a phased reopening for international visitors.

Rise in covid cases 

The US has seen a rise in cases, particularly among the unvaccinated, amid the spread of the Delta variant. Current Covid-19 rules prevent most international travelers from entering the country. The first round of travel restrictions was imposed on China in January 2020.

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Source: BBC