https://yeegoconnect.com/ en https://yeegoconnect.com/article/do-i-still-need-wear-mask-plane-5-questions-answered <span property="schema:name">Do I still need to wear a mask on a plane? 5 questions, answered.</span> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang="" about="/users/jared-king" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jared King</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2022-04-19T14:57:51+00:00">4/19/2022</span> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:57:51 +0000 Jared King 190 at https://yeegoconnect.com https://yeegoconnect.com/article/do-i-still-need-wear-mask-plane-5-questions-answered#comments https://yeegoconnect.com/article/mask-mandate-extended-air-travel-and-public-transit-through-may-3 <span property="schema:name">Mask mandate extended for air travel and public transit through May 3</span> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang="" about="/users/jared-king" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jared King</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2022-04-13T16:20:48+00:00">4/13/2022</span> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:20:48 +0000 Jared King 188 at https://yeegoconnect.com https://yeegoconnect.com/blog/biden-administration-releases-new-travel-rules-effective-monday-december-6-2021 <span>Biden Administration releases new travel rules effective Monday, December 6, 2021</span> <span><span lang="" about="/users/jared-king" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jared King</span></span> <span>12/04/2021</span> <div> <img srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=ah7mz682 325w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=edVCXKW7 650w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=E7xWNnLZ 1300w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=hJfpQpBL 2600w" sizes="(min-width: 1290px) 1290px, 100vw" class="image image--" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=ah7mz682 325w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=edVCXKW7 650w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=E7xWNnLZ 1300w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=hJfpQpBL 2600w" sizes="(min-width: 1290px) 1290px, 100vw" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2021-12/iStock-1296748073.jpg?itok=ah7mz682" alt="COVID-19, travel and test concept, tube for PCR testing and tourist passport on geographic map. Coronavirus diagnostics in airport due to pandemic. Tourism and business hit by SARS-Cov-2 corona virus. Photo by scaliger" /> </div> <div class="text-long"><p>On December 2, the Biden Administration <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/02/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-actions-to-protect-americans-against-the-delta-and-omicron-variants-as-we-battle-covid-19-this-winter/">released new guidelines</a> for inbound travelers to the U.S., including U.S. citizens.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>U.S. Citizens Required to Test Within One Day of Travel</strong></p> <p>On Monday, December 6, 2021, both vaccinated and unvaccinated people two years of age or older will have to take a COVID test one day before entering the United States. No quarantine is required after entering the United States.</p> <p>As of today, December 4, there are no comprehensive COVID-19 testing sites or locations worldwide. However, here are two resources available for the public.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://testfortravel.com/">TestForTravel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.staralliance.com/en/test-facilities">COVID-19 Test Facilities - Star Alliance</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Mask Mandate Extended</strong></p> <p>The Biden Administration will continue to require masking during international or other public travel – as well as in transportation hubs such as airports or indoor bus terminals – through March 18. Fines will continue to be doubled from their initial levels for noncompliance with the masking requirements – with a minimum fine of $500 and fines of up to $3,000 for repeat offenders.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resource Links (Updated December 3, 2021):</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://yeegoconnect.com/travel/coronavirus">Yeego Connect COVID-19 Resource Page for Travel</a> (December 3, 2021)</li> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html">CDC's Updated International Travel Page</a> (December 3, 2021)</li> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/pdf/requirements-travel-to-us-by-air-quick-reference-p.pdf">CDC Infographic on New International Travel Rules</a> (December 3, 2021)</li> <li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/index.html">Variants and Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2</a> (CDC)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Related News Item</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>9 questions about the omicron variant and travel, answered (<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/12/01/travel-faq-omicron/">Washington Post</a>) (<a href="https://yeegoconnect.com/article/9-questions-about-omicron-variant-and-travel-answered">Full text here</a>)</p> </li> </ul></div> <div> <div>Tags</div> <div> <div><a href="/tags/omicron" hreflang="en">Omicron</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/omicron-variant" hreflang="en">Omicron Variant</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/cdc" hreflang="en">CDC</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/masks" hreflang="en">Masks</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/testing" hreflang="en">Testing</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/covid-19-0" hreflang="en">COVID-19</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/travel-0" hreflang="en">Travel</a></div> </div> </div> Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:13:35 +0000 Jared King 181 at https://yeegoconnect.com https://yeegoconnect.com/blog/welcome-back-school <span>Welcome back to school!</span> <span><span lang="" about="/users/jared-king" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Jared King</span></span> <span>8/10/2021</span> <div> <img srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2021-08/yeegoconnect-backtoschool-twitter_0.png?itok=hCwMbgZy 325w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2021-08/yeegoconnect-backtoschool-twitter_0.png?itok=cGmqnMEW 650w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/2021-08/yeegoconnect-backtoschool-twitter_0.png?itok=aTrMF_gR 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 1290px) 1290px, 100vw" class="image image--" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2021-08/yeegoconnect-backtoschool-twitter_0.png?itok=hCwMbgZy 325w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2021-08/yeegoconnect-backtoschool-twitter_0.png?itok=cGmqnMEW 650w, /sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/public/2021-08/yeegoconnect-backtoschool-twitter_0.png?itok=aTrMF_gR 1200w" sizes="(min-width: 1290px) 1290px, 100vw" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2021-08/yeegoconnect-backtoschool-twitter_0.png?itok=hCwMbgZy" alt="School supplies and masks with welcome back to school message in chalk font on a chalkboard. " /> </div> <div> <div>Tags</div> <div> <div><a href="/tags/masks" hreflang="en">Masks</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/covid-19" hreflang="en">COVID-19</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/education" hreflang="en">Education</a></div> <div><a href="/tags/school" hreflang="en">School</a></div> </div> </div> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:11:33 +0000 Jared King 160 at https://yeegoconnect.com