All non-U.S. or non-U.S. permanent resident travelers arriving by land or sea in the United States on or after Saturday, January 22, will be required to prove that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
“These updated travel requirements reflect the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting public health while safely facilitating the cross-border trade and travel that is critical to our economy,” Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday in a press statement.
The requirement involves all those entering across land or sea borders from Mexico and Canada, although proof of COVID-19 is not required to be shown.
Washington reported that it has made the decision “as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the country.” This week, health officials recommended that Americans to refrain from travel to 22 destinations worldwide, including several countries in the region.
On Wednesday, the WHO, by cons, recommended lifting or easing travel restrictions worldwide, appealing to a report that these bans were ineffective and have not stopped the pandemic’s advance, mainly the omicron variant.
Title 42, a provision of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC), has been in effect since March 2020 and allows for the expedited removal of all aliens who enter the country illegally.
Connect with the Voice of America! Subscribe to our channel YouTube and activate notifications, or follow us on social networks: Facebook, Twitter e Instagram.
