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Biden Administration releases new travel rules effective Monday, December 6, 2021

Jared King — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:13:35 +0000

Biden Administration releases new travel rules effective Monday, December 6, 2021 Jared King 12/04/2021

On December 2, the Biden Administration released new guidelines for inbound travelers to the U.S., including U.S. citizens.

U.S. Citizens Required to Test Within One Day of Travel

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.

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.

Mask Mandate Extended

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.

Resource Links (Updated December 3, 2021):

Yeego Connect COVID-19 Resource Page for Travel (December 3, 2021)
CDC's Updated International Travel Page (December 3, 2021)
CDC Infographic on New International Travel Rules (December 3, 2021)
Variants and Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 (CDC)

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Biden administration releases details on international travel restart

Jared King — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:49:55 +0000

Biden administration releases details on international travel restart Jared King 11/02/2021

In late September, the Biden Administration announced that it would lift travel restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers in early November. Last week, additional details were released, which will impact both international inbound travelers and U.S. citizens returning from abroad. Follow the resource links below to view elements of the new policy, which is effective Monday, November 8.

Resource Links (Updated December 3, 2021):

Yeego Connect COVID-19 Resource Page for Travel (December 3, 2021)
CDC's Updated International Travel Page (December 3, 2021)
CDC Infographic on New International Travel Rules (December 3, 2021)
Variants and Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 (CDC)
White House Proclamation on New Policy (October 25)
White House Fact Sheet on New Policy (October 25)
CDC Vaccine Order (October 25)
CDC Testing Order (October 25)
CDC Contact Tracing Order (October 25)
CDC International Travel
U.S. Department of State

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Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Jared King — Fri, 27 May 2016 17:07:19 +0000

Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend! Jared King 5/27/2016

Take time this weekend to reflect on the hundreds of thousands of people who fought for our ideals and our homeland. We salute you, our brothers and sisters. Be safe when you travel.