U.S. Weighs an Opening for Vaxxed International Travelers

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The White House said last week it was continuing to examine a policy that would allow vaccinated international travelers into the United States.

Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the new rules were not finalized and the restrictions remain in place, despite the damage they are causing to US-European relations.

Speaking during a daily briefing Wednesday, Psaki said the administration was “working across federal agencies to develop a consistent and safe international travel policy.

“We want it to have standard requirements so there's clarity, and so there's equity across how we approach it," she said, adding it may also include requiring foreign nationals to be vaccinated to enter the US.

Europe opened its borders to Americans in June, but this week reversed course, removing the United States from a safe list of countries whose citizens are exempt from quarantine or testing requirements. Under the guidance it remains up to each individual EU country to decide whether to allow "non-essential travel to the EU for fully vaccinated travelers."

Source: Travel Market Report