The US reopens its borders to vaccinated international travelers

Travelers must present a negative covid-19 test in addition to a proof of complete vaccination. The measure ends the closure of borders 20 months after applying it.

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The United States has reopened today, Monday, its borders to vaccinated international travelers. The measure ends a 20-month closure on non-essential travel, decreed in March 2020.

In addition to the complete schedule of vaccines authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO), travelers must present a negative covid-19 test carried out three days before the trip. It will not be necessary to comply with quarantine after arriving in the United States.

Both Americans and minors between the ages of 2 and 17 will not be required to complete the complete vaccination schedule. For the former, it will be enough to present a negative test carried out the day before, and they will have to undergo another one after their return to the country. In the case of minors, the pazo will be three days.

A day of incidents is expected due to the opening of land, air and sea borders; the White House has allowed foreigners from the Schegen area countries, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, China, Iran, South Africa, and India to enter the United States.

The opening of borders comes shortly after the United States has reached 70% of its fully vaccinated adult population, is already administering booster doses to those over 65, and has begun vaccinating children ages 5 and older this week. and 11 years.

Follow the recommendationss in the face of the coronavirus from the health authorities. If you live in the CAV and have symptoms, call your usual health center. The Health Council will also attend to people on the phone 900 20 30 50, offering information and solving doubts about the coronavirus. If you live in Navarra, call the Health Council phone number: 948 290 290. Remember that the most effective way to prevent the spread of covid-19 is to use a mask, ventilate spaces, keep a safe distance, and wash hands.

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