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The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. CDC’s Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic will no longer be in effect when the Presidential Proclamation Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic is revoked .

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Domestic travel for unvaccinated travelers

International travel for unvaccinated travelers, final thoughts on traveling without a covid vaccine.

Between constantly changing entry requirements, mandated quarantines, testing rules and vaccine provisions, traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t easy. If you’re not vaccinated, it's even harder. Some countries flat-out don’t admit unvaccinated travelers, while others require a mandatory quarantine and extra tests.

If you plan on traveling and aren't vaccinated, here’s what you need to know.

As recently as Jan. 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend delaying travel until you’re fully vaccinated.

Requirements are up to each city and state. For example, while Illinois doesn’t have statewide restrictions, its recommendations differ based on the daily COVID-19 case rates of the state the traveler is arriving from. Unvaccinated travelers arriving from states with higher case rates are encouraged to secure a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of travel to Illinois. At the city level, unvaccinated travelers going to Chicago are asked to get tested for COVID-19 before and after arrival and to quarantine upon arrival.

Meanwhile, all travelers 16 and older who enter California via Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport or Los Angeles Union Station are required to fill out a City of Los Angeles Traveler Form, agreeing to follow CDC travel guidance — or face up to a $500 fine.

Other states may be more flexible and have no recommendations or requirements related to vaccination, quarantine, forms or testing for visitors.

Tips for traveling domestically without a vaccine

If the required time frame for getting a COVID-19 test ahead of travel is less than 24 hours, check if an urgent care center near you offers a rapid results option. In addition, check if a PCR and/or antigen test will be accepted. Generally, results from an antigen test can be provided faster. If you have insurance, the test may be covered.

Before heading to your intended destination, check the city and state requirements and recommendations, because they may differ (like Chicago and Illinois). Find out if your destination has any special requirements based on the state you’re arriving from.

Some businesses require proof of vaccination for entry. Be prepared to be turned away from restaurants, bars, stores and other establishments if this is the case.

Check if there are any ongoing testing requirements. For example, unvaccinated travelers staying in Puerto Rico longer than a week must submit weekly COVID-19 test results.

» Learn more: The majority of Americans plan to travel this year, according to recent NerdWallet study

Traveling internationally may present a greater number of obstacles, especially due to different systems and a potential language barrier. Some countries don't allow unvaccinated travelers to enter, period . For example, travel to the majority of European countries is possible only to those who are vaccinated. If you’re not vaccinated, make sure the country you want to visit will allow you entry.

In addition, before returning to the U.S., you’re required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of the flight's departure. While abroad, you’ll need to go to a COVID-19 testing center. Unlike getting tested in the U.S., COVID-19 tests abroad aren't covered by insurance, so you'll need to budget for the out-of-pocket cost .

Furthermore, you should book your accommodations wisely. Does the hotel you want to stay at allow unvaccinated guests? Will you be able to dine at the hotel restaurant? Can you use the spa or gym facilities? These are important questions you’ll need to consider before booking an international hotel stay.

Scrutinize your access to activities and other places you’d like to visit during your trip, too, like restaurants and museums. On my recent trip to Germany, I had to show my proof of vaccination and identification in every bar, restaurant, shop and hotel I entered.

If you’re unvaccinated, you may be refused entry to all these places, which can ruin your trip.

Tips for traveling internationally without a vaccine

Get travel insurance with Cancel For Any Reason coverage since entry requirements are changing constantly. What happens if you book a nonrefundable flight and hotel, and a week before your departure, your destination stops allowing in unvaccinated travelers? If you have travel insurance with CFAR, you’ll be able to cancel your trip and get your nonrefundable deposits back so long as changes aren’t made at the last minute. For example, with CFAR coverage from Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, "you may only be eligible if you purchase CFAR at the time of your base policy purchase, insure your full trip cost, and cancel more than 48 hours prior to departure," according to the company's website.

Confirm entry eligibility for your must-have experiences, like restaurants, museums, shopping malls or bars and clubs. Double-check that your hotel will allow you entry as well.

Research COVID-19 testing sites in the area before departure. Will you need to travel far to get your test? Consider travel time when making a test appointment.

Check if there's an app that your destination country uses that will accept your pre-departure negative COVID-19 test result. This step could make it easier to visit any bars, hotels, shops, restaurants and museums you’d like to check out.

Traveling domestically and internationally may pose a new set of challenges for those who are unvaccinated. Be sure to keep up to date with the latest requirements to make sure that your trip goes smoothly. International travel may result in many more difficulties, so if you’re not prepared to deal with all the uncertainties of being abroad, consider travel to a location within the U.S.

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  • As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S.  arriving by air  or  arriving by land or sea  no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 
  • As of June 12, 2022,  people entering the U.S. no longer need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test . 

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Traveling to the USA? What you need to know as new travel rules are announced

Sasha Brady

Oct 26, 2021 • 6 min read

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After an 18-month ban on most inbound travel, US president Joe Biden signed a presidential proclamation on Monday, detailing the country's new travel rules and adding more clarity on vaccine requirements and border checks.

The new rules come into play in two weeks' time and will permit anyone who is fully inoculated with a vaccine approved by the World Health Orgainzation (WHO) to enter the US by land or air. Travelers will also be permitted to enter if they have received "mix and match" jabs, combining two different COVID-19 vaccines. US citizens or permanent residents are not required to be fully vaccinated to enter but they will be subject to testing requirements that are slightly more rigid than the testing requirements in place for fully vaccinated arrivals.

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"With science and public health as our guide, the United States has developed a new international air travel system that both enhances the safety of Americans here at home and enhances the safety of international air travel," White House officials said in Monday's release . "The additional detail released today provides airlines and international air travelers with time to prepare for this new policy ahead of the November 8 implementation date."

Under the new rules, it will be the airlines' responsibility to check passengers' proof of vaccination and COVID-19 testing status before they depart for the US. This will allow for a more streamlined process that should eliminate big queues forming at border checks.

If you're planning a trip to the US or returning home, here's what you need to know about the new travel rules.

When will travel restrictions be lifted?

The White House will introduce its new travel policy on November 8. "Starting on November 8, non-citizen, non-immigrant air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to fly to the US, with only limited exceptions," the White House said on Monday.

Who can then travel to the US?

At present, travelers who, in the last 14 days, have been in the UK, European Schengen Zone, Republic of Ireland, China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa and India, are barred from the US with few exceptions. But that will change from November 8 when the US will permit all fully vaccinated international travelers to enter by air, provided they show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of traveling to the US. The US will also open its land borders with Canada and Mexico to vaccinated visitors , however a negative COVID-19 test will not be required, according to the CBC .

Travelers who could previously travel to the US without proof of vaccination during the pandemic will also be required to be vaccinated before traveling there from November 8. They will also need to present a negative COVID-19 test to enter, as before, regardless of vaccination status. The new policy applies to everyone who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the US.

Travelers will have to wear a mask throughout their journey and provide their telephone number and email address as part of a new contract-tracing system for inbound travelers.

Read more: Hawaii is ready to welcome travelers once again in November

What about returning vaccinated Americans?

Fully vaccinated Americans will only need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before traveling to the US by air, as per CDC guidelines.

What about returning unvaccinated Americans?

US citizens and permanent residents who are not fully vaccinated will still be able to enter the US by air, but they will need to be tested within 24 hours of flight departure time, and undergo testing upon arrival.

What about children?

Children under 18 are exempt from vaccine requirements "given both the ineligibility of some younger children for vaccination, as well as the global variability in access to vaccination for older children who are eligible to be vaccinated", the White House said. However, children between the ages of 2 and 17 are required to take a pre-departure test. If traveling with a fully vaccinated adult, an unvaccinated child can take a test within 72 hours of departure. If an unvaccinated child is traveling alone or with unvaccinated adults, they will have to test within one day of departure.

What vaccines does the US accept for travel?

The CDC said it will accept any vaccine authorized by the WHO for emergency use, which currently includes the Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Sinopharm and Sinovac jabs.

How will I present proof of vaccination before traveling?

The Biden administration said that foreign nationals will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding their flight to the US. That proof can be an official vaccination certificate issued by a public health or government agency that will be presented to the airline before boarding. Airlines will need to "match the name and date of birth to confirm the passenger is the same person reflected on the proof of vaccination" and determine the certificate is official.

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Will I need a health pass?

Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test are increasingly required for aspects of daily life in the US, such as eating indoors, going to a museum or tourist site, or attending concerts and large events. But the patchwork of rules surrounding these passes can be a little confusing, particularly as there is no standardized system in the US. So what you need and where you're expected to use it depends on where you're going.

In New York City , for example, proof of vaccination is required to dine or drink indoors at restaurants, bars and cafes; and to visit gyms, fitness classes, theaters and other entertainment venues. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result are needed to gain entry to similar venues in New Orleans , and in O'ahu and Maui in Hawaii .

In California , proof of vaccination is required across many indoor venues in San Francisco and in Los Angeles County. It's also needed to visit theme parks such as Universal Studios Hollywood and Six Flags .

There are other cities and counties across the US where proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required as a condition of entry, so always check ahead before planning any travel. As a tourist, you'll need to have proof of vaccination to enter the US regardless, so it's a good idea to keep that proof with you at all times to reduce the risk of being denied entry to certain places.

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Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Releases Additional Detail for Implementing a Safer, More Stringent International Air Travel   System

As we continue to work to protect people from COVID-19, today, the Biden Administration is releasing additional detail around implementation of the new international air travel policy requiring foreign national travelers to the United States to be fully vaccinated. This updated policy puts in place an international travel system that is stringent, consistent across the globe, and guided by public health. Starting on November 8, non-citizen, non-immigrant air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to fly to the U.S., with only limited exceptions. The updated travel guidelines also include new protocols around testing. To further strengthen protections, unvaccinated travelers – whether U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or the small number of excepted unvaccinated foreign nationals – will now need to test within one day of departure. Today, the Administration is releasing the following documents to implement these requirements: 1) a Presidential Proclamation to Advance the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic; 2) three Centers for Disease Control and  Prevention (CDC) Orders on vaccination, testing, and contact tracing; and 3) technical instructions to provide implementation details to the airlines and their passengers.  With science and public health as our guide, the United States has developed a new international air travel system that both enhances the safety of Americans here at home and enhances the safety of international air travel. The additional detail released today provides airlines and international air travelers with time to prepare for this new policy ahead of the November 8 implementation date. As previously announced, fully vaccinated foreign nationals will also be able to travel across the Northern and Southwest land borders for non-essential reasons, such as tourism, starting on November 8. Additional detail on amendments to restrictions with respect to land borders will be available in the coming days. Travelers can find full details about today’s air travel announcement on the CDC and Department of State websites.  A summary is below: Fully Vaccinated Status:

  • Starting on November 8, non-citizen, non-immigrant air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to fly to the U.S.

Proof of Vaccination:

  • For foreign nationals, proof of vaccination will be required – with very limited exceptions – to board the plane.
  • Match the name and date of birth to confirm the passenger is the same person reflected on the proof of vaccination;
  • Determine that the record was issued by an official source (e.g., public health agency, government agency) in the country where the vaccine was given;
  • Review the essential information for determining if the passenger meets CDC’s definition for fully vaccinated such as vaccine product, number of vaccine doses received, date(s) of administration, site (e.g., vaccination clinic, health care facility) of vaccination.
  • The Biden Administration will work closely with the airlines to ensure that these new requirements are implemented successfully.

Accepted Vaccines:

  • CDC has determined that for purposes of travel to the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA approved or authorized and World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use listed (EUL) vaccines.
  • Individuals can be considered fully vaccinated ≥2 weeks after receipt of the last dose if they have received any single dose of an FDA approved/authorized or WHO EUL approved single-dose series (i.e., Janssen), or any combination of two doses of an FDA approved/authorized or WHO emergency use listed COVID-19 two-dose series (i.e. mixing and matching).
  • More details are available in the CDC Annex here .

Enhanced Testing:

  • Previously, all travelers were required to produce a negative viral test result within three days of travel to the United States.
  • Both nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs), such as a PCR test, and antigen tests qualify.
  • As announced in September, the new system tightens those requirements, so that unvaccinated U.S. Citizens and LPRs will need to provide a negative test taken within one day of traveling.
  • That means that all fully vaccinated U.S. Citizens and LPRs traveling to the United States should be prepared to present documentation of their vaccination status alongside their negative test result.
  • For those Americans who can show they are fully vaccinated, the same requirement currently in place will apply – they have to produce a negative test result within three days of travel.
  • For anyone traveling to the United States who cannot demonstrate proof of full vaccination, they will have to produce documentation of a negative test within one day of departure.

Requirements for Children:

  • Children under 18 are excepted from the vaccination requirement for foreign national travelers, given both the ineligibility of some younger children for vaccination, as well as the global variability in access to vaccination for older children who are eligible to be vaccinated.
  • Children between the ages of 2 and 17 are required to take a pre-departure test.
  • If traveling with a fully vaccinated adult, an unvaccinated child can test three days prior to departure (consistent with the timeline for fully vaccinated adults). If an unvaccinated child is traveling alone or with unvaccinated adults, they will have to test within one day of departure.

Limited Exceptions from the Vaccination Requirement:

  • There are a very limited set of exceptions from the vaccination requirement for foreign nationals. These include exceptions for children under 18, certain COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial participants, those with medical contraindications to the vaccines, those who need to travel for emergency or humanitarian reasons (with a US government-issued letter affirming the urgent need to travel), those who are traveling on non-tourist visas from countries with low-vaccine availability (as determined by the CDC), and other very narrow categories.
  • Those who receive an exception will generally be required to attest they will comply with applicable public health requirements, including, with very limited exceptions, a requirement that they be vaccinated in the U.S. if they intend to stay here for more than 60 days.

Contact Tracing:

  • The CDC is also issuing a Contact Tracing Order that requires all airlines flying into the United States to keep on hand – and promptly turn over to the CDC, when needed – contact information that will allow public health officials to follow up with inbound air travelers who are potentially infected or have been exposed to someone who is infected.
  • This is a critical public health measure both to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of new variants of COVID-19 as well as to add a critical prevention tool to address other public health threats.

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US to end Covid vaccine air travel requirements

  • Published 2 May 2023
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US ending Covid-19 mandates for air travellers

International air travellers will soon no longer have to show proof of Covid vaccination when arriving in the US, the White House says.

The US will lift the requirement on 11 May, coinciding with the end of the coronavirus public health emergency in the country.

Vaccine rules will also be lifted for federal employees and contractors.

The US has one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions still in place.

The lifted restriction will also apply to non-US travellers entering via land ports of entry and ferries.

In a statement on Monday the White House said "we are now in a different phase of our response when these measures are no longer necessary".

This change will allow Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic, 35, to play at the US Open this year.

Because the 22-time Grand Slam winner is not vaccinated, he was forced to miss last year's tournament.

He faced similar issues in 2022 with the Australian Open and was deported for his vaccination status before getting a chance to defend his title.

Representative Brian Higgins, who represents Buffalo and Niagara Falls in New York State, said this is good news for Canadians crossing into the US.

"While long overdue, this last lifting of pandemic restrictions is certainly welcome news and critically important as we seek opportunities to encourage a robust cross-border exchange that delivers shared prosperity," Mr Higgins said in a statement.

Last month, President Joe Biden signed a bill ending the Covid-19 national emergency - which allowed the US to implement sweeping measures in health and welfare systems to combat the country's response to the virus.

Canada ended their Covid-19 vaccine requirements for international air travellers in October.

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U.S. to end vaccine requirements for Canadians at land border, international air travellers: officials

The U.S. is ending its COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travellers and Canadians at the border as of next week, officials announced on Monday.

By the end of the day on May 11, international air travellers, federal employees and federal contractors will no longer need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination , the White House said in a statement Monday.

“Our COVID-19 vaccine requirements bolstered vaccination across the nation, and our broader vaccination campaign has saved millions of lives,” the statement reads. “While vaccination remains one of the most important tools in advancing the health and safety of employees and promoting the efficiency of workplaces, we are now in a different phase of our response when these measures are no longer necessary.”

The statement added that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will also “start the process to end their vaccination requirements for ... certain noncitizens at the land border."

“In the coming days, further details related to ending these requirements will be provided,” the White House said.

According to Democratic Congressman Brian Higgins, whose district encompasses Buffalo and Niagara Falls, N.Y. along the Canadian border, the COVID-19 vaccine requirement will also be lifted for Canadians seeking to cross into the U.S. through the land border as of May 11.

Higgins said this has been confirmed to him by the White House after he pushed for clarity on whether or not Canadian crossings at the land border would be impacted by the U.S. lifting its COVID emergency order on May 11.

“For over three years now there have been barriers to cross-border travel,” Higgins said in a press release. “It has kept families apart and impeded economic recovery. While long overdue, this last lifting of pandemic restrictions is certainly welcome news and critically important as we seek opportunities to encourage a robust cross-border exchange that delivers shared prosperity.”

Last month, U.S President Joe Biden signed a bill to end the COVID-19 national emergency.

Canada ended its requirement for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all travellers entering the country by air or through the land border last October. 

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International Travel Vaccine Requirement

FPC Briefing

Douglass Benning, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Consular Affairs

Dr. Cindy Friedman, Chief of CDC’s Travelers’ Health Branch

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern

Washington D.C.

October 26, 2021

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs Douglas Benning and Chief of the Traveler’s Health Branch for the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Cindy Friedman discuss the October 25 presidential proclamation and how it changes requirements for foreign national travelers starting November 8, as well as the implementation of CDC’s orders regarding vaccines, testing, and contact tracing for international travelers.

THE WASHINGTON FOREIGN PRESS CENTER, WASHINGTON, D.C. (Virtual)

MODERATOR:   Okay, great.  Good morning and thank you for joining this Foreign Press Center virtual briefing on the international vaccine requirement.  Today’s briefing is on the record and will be recorded.  A transcript will be posted later today on the Foreign Press Center website at fpc.state.gov.    

My name is Doris Robinson, and I am pleased to introduce our briefers today.  Douglass Benning is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Consular Affairs and Dr. Cindy Friedman is the Chief of the Travelers’ Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  The briefers will make brief opening remarks and then we will open for your questions.  And I will turn it over to PDAS Benning.  

MR BENNING:   Thank you very much.  Good morning, everybody, and thank you so much for joining us today.  As mentioned, I’m Douglass Benning, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Consular Affairs.  I’m very happy to be with you today to explain in a bit more detail the upcoming changes for foreign travelers to the United States.  I’m extremely glad to welcome my colleague from the CDC, Dr. Friedman, who’s here to answer questions about the science and public health framework behind these changes.  

So first, I want to reiterate what others have already said:  This new policy is based on public health principles; it’s consistent; and it’s very stringent.  The goal is the protection of everyone’s health and safety, whether they live here in the United States or whether they are traveling here to visit us.  So as of November the 8th, nonimmigrant foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States.  I’ll let Dr. Friedman speak to the specific vaccines that will be accepted.  

This new policy replaces the previous presidential proclamations that limited travel from specific countries.  The proclamation issued yesterday applies to all foreign national nonimmigrant air travelers, making it more consistent.  We’ve updated the policy, but our commitment to combating the pandemic (inaudible) and make sure you understand the new requirements before making travel plans.  

Because we’re prioritizing public health, exceptions to this (inaudible) —  

MODERATOR:   I think we lost PDAS Benning.  I think we will ask him to relog in.  And Dr. Friedman, why don’t I turn it over to you?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Sure.  That’s fine.  I can start.  So yesterday, CDC issued three orders to implement the presidential proclamation to operationalize the new international air travel system in accordance with appropriate public health protocols to ensure the safety of international travel.  And these orders include operational details and putting in place stringent and consistent international air travel policy that is guided by public health.  

So I’ll go over the three orders right now, and the first one that I’ll talk about is the vaccination requirement for non-U.S. citizens who are not immigrants.  So on November 8th, air travelers to the United States who are non-U.S. citizens who are not immigrants will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of their vaccination status before flying to the United States.  As a reminder, there are separate requirements for immigrants regarding vaccination and medical screenings.  The airlines will verify vaccination status in the same way they have been doing for a while with proof of pre-departure negative test results, and they will continue to do that.  

For the (inaudible) entry to the United States, vaccines accepted will include FDA-authorized and approved vaccines and WHO vaccines that are listed for emergency use, or EUL vaccines.  There will be very limited exceptions to the vaccine requirements for non-U.S. citizens who are non-immigrants.  CDC has determined the very narrow list of exemptions, which includes children under 18 and individuals on certain visas from countries with less than a 10 percent vaccination rate due to lack of vaccine availability.  

So I’ll move on to the next order, which is an amendment to our current testing requirement for all international air travelers, regardless of citizenship.  So fully (inaudible) passengers regardless of citizenship will require – will be required to show predeparture negative test results taken within three days of travel before boarding, and vaccinated air travelers will be required to show proof of vaccination to qualify for the three-day testing window.  Unvaccinated air passengers, including unvaccinated U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, will now be required to show proof of a negative test taken within one day of departure to the United States.  Children under two will not need to do a test.  There will also be accommodations for people who have documented recovery from COVID-19 within the past 90 days.    

And finally, the last order is the collection of contact information.  So all air passengers to the United States will also be required to provide basic contact information to the airlines before boarding flights to the United States.  This will allow airlines to better coordinate with public health agencies to share information when needed to keep the public safe and informed, as well as to strengthen the ability of public health agencies to rapidly identify and contact people in the U.S. who may have been exposed to a communicable disease, including COVID-19.  

So in addition to these orders, all travelers really need to plan ahead before traveling and follow airline and destination requirements, including mask wearing, proof of vaccination, testing, or quarantine.  U.S. travelers need to be prepared to show proof of a negative test before they travel to the United States and should make arrangements for testing in advance of travel if possible.  Vaccinated U.S. travelers will need to carry and provide proof of vaccination to the airlines to qualify for the three-day testing window; otherwise one-day tests will be required.    

And so we know that the best way to slow transmission of COVID-19 and the emergence of new variants is to act quickly through vaccination, layered with additional mitigation measures, including timely case detection through testing, contract tracing, and public health follow-up of international travelers.  

And I hope Doug is back on.  Douglass?    

MR BENNING:   I think I’m back.   

MS FRIEDMAN:   Okay.  Great.  And maybe you can pick it up where you left off.  I’ll stop there.    

MR BENNING:   All right.  Thank you very much, Dr. Friedman.  My apologies to everyone for dropping out.  I’m not sure in my opening remarks where I dropped off, so I’m just going to sort of pick up, perhaps repeating things that I’ve said, and to reiterate a few things that Dr.  Friedman also said.  

So just basically talking about the new – with the new proclamation includes that as of November 8th nonimmigrant foreign national air travelers to the U.S. will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the U.S.  This replaces the previous presidential proclamations that limited travel from specific countries.  The proclamation issued yesterday applies to all foreign national nonimmigrant air travelers, making it more consistent.    

So we’ve updated the policy, but our commitment to combating the pandemic remains the same.  Our message to potential travelers is: be fully vaccinated before you travel; get a COVID test before arriving here; comply with all public health measures, including masking and social distancing; and make sure you understand the new requirements before making travel plans.  

Because we’re prioritizing public health, as Dr. Friedman noted, exceptions to this policy will be extremely limited, to include children and certain individuals from countries where vaccines are not yet readily accessible.    

There have also been updates to the existing testing requirements for boarding a plane coming to the – to come to the United States.  For those who are vaccinated, the testing requirement remains at three days before their flight.  And for the rare foreign traveler who is eligible to travel but not yet vaccinated, that person will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one day before the flight’s departure.    

We know that the resumption of international travel for countries affected by the previous presidential proclamations has been highly anticipated, and we want to make sure that those who are making plans to visit us are fully informed about the new requirements.  So please make sure everybody visits travel.state.gov and cdc.gov to understand the new requirements, and make sure you’re ready to meet them so that you can have a safe and smooth trip.    

We would add that the new proclamation, unlike the previous proclamations, does not restrict the adjudication of visas overseas at our embassies and consulates.  Also I want to note that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in, of course, profound reductions in the department’s visa processing capacity.  We continue to work very hard to find ways to safely and efficiently process visa applications around the world in a manner that’s consistent with science and public health.  We’re committed to reducing these visa backlogs as quickly and safely as possible.  

Thanks very much, and again, apologies for the interruption.    

MODERATOR:   Thank you.  And now we will open for questions to our journalists.  Please go to the participant link and raise your hand, and I will call on you in turn.  So for our first question we will go to James McCarten, and he is with the Canadian Press.  James, go ahead.  

QUESTION:   Hi there.  Can you hear me?  

MODERATOR:   Yes.  

QUESTION:   Perfect.  I’m curious about the testing requirements that have been added here.  When we were briefed on these measures when they were first announced, my recollection is that we were told that there would not be a testing requirement and that a testing requirement hadn’t been in place up until that point.  So I’m curious to know what has changed, if anything, in order to put that in place.  

And if I could very quickly also ask:  Can you speak to whether or not people traveling over the land border, in particular Canada-U.S., will also be required to submit test results prior to travel?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Hi, I can take the question.  Is that okay, Douglass, or did you want to start?    

MR BENNING:   No, absolutely, absolutely.  Go right ahead.  

MS FRIEDMAN:   So I think the first question was about testing.  And so our testing requirement has been in place since January 2021, thereabouts.  I don’t recall any plans to ever change that.  I think what we’ve done here is to tighten up and make travel safer, allowing more people to enter the country, taking down travel bans from certain countries, and making it more equitable and requiring a layered approach, which includes vaccination, and if those who can’t be vaccinated or are unvaccinated at this point who are eligible to enter would have a shorter window to be tested before entry to the U.S.  And we know that testing, pre-departure testing, does reduce transmission risk, and the closer that test is done to the time of departure the more risk reduction that occurs.  So I hope that gets at your question, but I’m unaware of any plans to ever change that testing.  

And then the second question, can you repeat it?  I’m sorry, I lost my train of thought.  

QUESTION:   Sure.  I was asking about land borders.  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Right.  Those land details are coming soon from Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security, so be on the lookout for that.    

QUESTION:   Thank you.  

MODERATOR:   Thank you.  Our next questioner is Dmytro Anopchenko from Inter TV Channel, Ukraine.  Dmytro, can you hear me?  

QUESTION:   Yeah, I hear you.  Thank you.  So just two short questions, please.  Douglass, the first is for you:  So not only the travel from the European countries was limited, but a transit of their citizens of the third countries through the European airports was not possible right now, and it’s not possible right now.  So for example, Ukrainians are not possible to travel through Paris, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt.  Could you confirm that starting from November 8th third-country citizens will be able to transit through European airport on their way to the United States?  

And Dr. Friedman, the question for you:  When the second shot should be done to be eligible to travel?  So for example, you told that people should be fully vaccinated, but should they wait 14 or 10 days after this, their second shot, or even on the date of their second shot?  If they got the proof, they will be eligible to travel?  Thank you.   

MR BENNING:   Yeah, so I’ll take the first part of the question, thank you.  The answer is yes, as of November 8th such travelers will be able to transit through third countries on the way to the United States.    

MS FRIEDMAN:   And the amount of time after the second dose would be 14 days.  So it’s not the day you get vaccinated.  And those details are laid out on our web page at CDC.  We have all the information about what constitutes fully vaccinated, and those time periods are there.  Thank you.  

MODERATOR:   Thank you.  And our next question goes to Karl Doemens.  He is with RND Berlin.  Karl.  

QUESTION:   Hi, thanks for doing this.  As far as I understand, CDC still demands that people who are not vaccinated and enter the country under one of these exemptions take a test here in the U.S. after arrival and self-quarantine for one week.  Does this also apply to children, which would basically mean that, let’s say, if a family from Germany comes to spend New Year’s Eve in New York or – the kids would basically have to stay at the hotel during that time?    

MS FRIEDMAN:   Right, so I think your question is about limited exceptions that are – enter the country unvaccinated, so if there’s a family with children, the parents are vaccinated but the children are unvaccinated.  They will still – children under 18 are exempted from the vaccination requirement for foreign national travelers, given both their ineligibility for some children for vaccination, and there’s global variability in access to vaccination for older children in some countries.  So they’re exempted from that.  They still would be required to test both in what – both pre-departure, as we’ve discussed, and post-arrival they would be required to test.    

QUESTION:   But my question was on the self-quarantine.  The – if —  

MS FRIEDMAN:   They would be – they would go with their parents.  They would be connected to their parents.  So if their parents are vaccinated, the children wouldn’t need to self-quarantine.  But they would need to test.    

QUESTION:   Okay.  Thank you.  

MODERATOR:   Thank you.  Our next question goes to Magdalena Sakowska with Polsat TV, Poland.  

QUESTION:   Hi, can you hear me?  

MODERATOR:   Yes, thank you.  

QUESTION:   Hello.  Thank you for doing this meeting.  I have two questions.  One is about children that are older than two years.  So they need to have a test, and when the child is unvaccinated and older than two, the test should be taken within one day or within three days?  How is this with children?  And the other also about children:  Dr. Friedman just said that after arrival to U.S., the children need to repeat the test.  When exactly?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Okay, so the first question is for children, if they’re traveling with fully vaccinated parent or parents, then they have the three days to get that pre-departure test.  If they are traveling alone or they are traveling with an unvaccinated parent, then they have the one day to get the test pre-departure.  For the post-arrival test, that test – they require a test, that they will get that post-arrival test three to five days after arrival.    

QUESTION:   Okay, thank you.  And one more question.  What will be the procedure if someone traveling U.S. throughout the travel will get positive test?  Then when – and would like to travel to U.S. in the near future.  So when the person can re-take the test?  What documents such person needs to presented, and when?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   So I think you’re saying – so if someone’s positive they would be denied boarding, but I think what you – and we would recommend they isolate while they’re infected.  But I think what you’re asking about is someone who was recently infected and has recovered, and that they might still have a positive test result.  We have a process currently in our testing order, and it will continue, that if you have – can document proof of recent recovery from an infection within the 90 days, and – that you have a positive test, then you can – you would be able to board.  So it’s documented – documentation of recovery, like a doctor’s letter, and then within the past 90 days that you were infected.  Does that —  

QUESTION:   No, I was asking what – no, no, I was asking when someone is vaccinated and has no symptoms, and three days ago to travel is going to have a test, and the test is positive.  So I understand that the person needs to quarantine for how long – I mean, 10, 14 days – then retake the test to get a document for the doctor.  And then is the person eligible to travel to U.S.?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Right.  So that person, if they are vaccinated or unvaccinated and they get a positive test, they need to be treated as if they were infected.  They need to then, when they want to travel – when they’re recovered, they would show that they have proof – a doctor’s letter or some proof that they have recovered, and they can travel.  But they may or may not still have a positive test at that point, but as long as they’ve – have proof of recovery, they would be able to board.  

QUESTION:   Okay, thank you so much.  

MODERATOR:   Thank you.  Thank you.  Our next question goes to Jahanzaib Ali with ARY News, Pakistan.  

QUESTION:   Thank you so much, Doris.  Thank you so much for doing that.  I have two questions.  There are many reports of fake vaccination cards all over the world.  We heard some reports in America.  So is there any system in place to check these fake vaccination cards?  Because if the people are coming here unvaccinated, there’s another problem.   

And secondly, I have seen that only U.S.-approved and WHO-approved vaccines are eligible.  So there are many people in the world who didn’t have – or have not got the WHO-approved vaccine.  So what are your recommendations for them?  Should they get a booster shot of J&J, Moderna, or Pfizer before coming to the U.S.?  Thank you.  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Okay, it takes me a minute to get off mute.    

So for each of the requirements, air passengers – to get at your first question, air passengers will have to sign an attestation certifying the validity of their vaccination, testing, and that the contact information, documentation is accurate.  And falsifying any information may result in penalties or fines.    

And then the second question about vaccines, right now we – CDC has approved the WHO EUL vaccines, and for the purposes of travel to the United States we would also include combinations of vaccines.  So this includes Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, AstraZeneca, and they all have been WHO EUL listed.  And as those lists get updated, our list will change as well.  

MODERATOR:   Thank you.  And it looks like we have time for two more questions.  I will go to Kasumi Abe with Cross FM Japan.  

QUESTION:   Yes, thank you.  I might miss some information, but I’d like to do a double check. So sometimes I have a question from my readers about some people have a allergy, so it’s a medical reason and they can’t take – they couldn’t get vaccinated.  So in this case, can they just take a test, a negative test, and then come to the U.S.?  Or they can’t, they are not allowed to come to the U.S.?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Okay, I’m off mute.  Sorry.    

Yeah, so the presidential proclamation and CDC order include a very limited set of exceptions from the vaccination requirement for foreign nationals, and this includes those people with rare medical contraindications.  And so airlines will need to confirm that the passenger has written documentation from a licensed physician of – stating a medical contraindication to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.    

QUESTION:   Is it part of waiver, so they need to maybe take a few hours to be verified?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   So they will need to have a letter to show to the airlines.  The airlines will be the ones checking whether they are vaccinated or not.  So if they come to the airport with no proof of vaccination but they have a medical contraindication, they need to show the airlines documentation from a physician that they could not be vaccinated because of a medical contraindication.  And CDC gives them instructions and will – to the airlines about how to check this.  

QUESTION:   I see.  Can —  

MODERATOR:   Thank you.    

QUESTION:   I have – sorry, I have one more question.   

MODERATOR:   Sure, go ahead.    

QUESTION:   Yeah.  And you said that maybe a low rate of vaccinate in some countries, like under 10 percent availability of vaccination, is exception.  How many countries are of this category?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Right now there are 50 countries on the list of limited vaccine availability, but we will do an assessment regularly.  Every three months, CDC will be updating the list.  

QUESTION:   I see.  Thank you so much.  

MODERATOR:   Thank you.  And our last question goes to Alex Raufoglu with Turan News Agency, Azerbaijan.  

QUESTION:   Thank you so much for doing this, and thank you, Doris.  I appreciate the opportunity.  I have a very technical question, if I may.  It’s about the dose of J&J holders.  The CDC, as you know, recently changed requirement and reduced the time for them to get booster, which is I think two months after they got their first.  Will that mean, given the new update in your policy, that those of us who have – who have J&J shot between, like, April and, let’s say, September won’t be considered fully vaccinated as of November?  What is the policy on this?  Thank you so much.  

MS FRIEDMAN:   Right.  So currently, our policy does not include booster vaccinations.  So the primary series for J&J currently is one dose, and so – and that you would be – 14 days after that one dose you would be considered fully immunized.  Not to say that our guidance couldn’t change in the future, but right now we are not including boosters in the definition of fully vaccinated for purposes of travel.  

QUESTION:   Terrific.  Thank you so much.  

MODERATOR:   Thank you.  We are out of time, and I would like to ask our speakers if they have any final comments before we close.    

MR BENNING:   Not from me.  Thank you so much.  Really appreciate the opportunity.   

MODERATOR:   Great.  Dr. Friedman?  

MS FRIEDMAN:   No, I None from  me as well.  I thank you for asking such good, detailed questions, and I hope you can get this information out to your readers.  So thank you.   

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People who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can travel freely in the U.S., as long as they remain masked on planes, buses and trains, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.

It is unclear how much impact the new guidance will have. People are already traveling and making decisions on their own. American Airlines reported Monday that the company's bookings have jumped to 90 percent of what they were before the pandemic.

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The new guidance means that "fully vaccinated grandparents can fly to visit their healthy grandkids without getting a Covid-19 test, or self-quarantining, provided they follow the other recommended prevention measures," CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday during a news briefing.

Still, the number of Covid-19 cases continues to rise. The current seven-day average of new cases is slightly above 62,000 cases per day.

While fully vaccinated people may travel at low risk, Walensky said, "CDC is not recommending travel at this time due to the rising number of cases."

It is expected that the U.S. will surpass 100 million people who have received at least one dose of vaccine Friday. More than 56 million Americans are fully vaccinated , according to the CDC.

A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their last dose of Covid-19 vaccine. That gives the body enough time to build antibodies against the virus.

This latest guidance offers another step toward resuming normal activity for those who have received both doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots or one shot of the single-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson.

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The CDC said Covid-19 tests are no longer required for fully vaccinated people before or after a trip within the U.S., and there is no need for them to self-quarantine. The guidance doesn’t mention whether people need proof of vaccination to travel, though no U.S. airlines currently require such documentation.

The same rules apply to vaccinated people traveling internationally , with some exceptions. Some destination countries may require a negative Covid-19 test for entry. And the CDC recommends people test negative before coming back to the U.S.

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And mitigation measures remain even for vaccinated travelers: wear masks, avoid large crowds and wash hands frequently.

Indeed, all U.S. airlines still require passengers to wear masks.

"Taking prevention measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 is the path out of this pandemic," Walensky said.

The CDC has been slowly offering guidance on what people can do once fully vaccinated. In early March, the agency said they may safely gather with small groups from other households without wearing masks or physically distancing, even if those people have not yet had their shots.

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Travel around the world is easier now, particularly for those who are fully vaccinated with an approved Covid vaccine – but some countries are allowing unvaccinated travellers to enter. Yet with restrictions constantly changing, how do the latest rules affect those who aren't fully vaccinated, and which countries are allowing tourists to enter if they're unvaccinated?

Where can I travel unvaccinated?

There are currently a number of countries that will allow visitors who have not been vaccinated to enter. A few of them are in Europe , and the others are slightly farther afield. We recommend always closely following UK health guidance, including having your Covid vaccine and booster if you are able to. Before travelling, you should regularly check government guidelines both for the country you might be considering visiting and for the UK when you return.

You can find the full list of countries allowing people to enter without a vaccine below:

Since 1 May 2022, unvaccinated travellers are able to visit the country without proof of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test. Passenger locator forms are also no longer required.

Arrivals may, however, be required to undergo a rapid Covid test on arrival. If you test positive on arrival in Greece, you (and those you are travelling with) will have to self-isolate for at least five days, either at home or in a hotel (this will be paid for by the Greek state). If you have no symptoms on day five you will be allowed to leave quarantine.

For holiday inspiration, see our guide to the best Greek Islands to visit .

Read the rules on travel to Greece .

2. Portugal and Madeira

Portugal ’s mainland and Madeira are open to travellers who have not been vaccinated, as long as they can prove they don't have coronavirus when they enter the country. To enter mainland Portugal, you will be required to show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 or an antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure for the country as well as complete and submit a traveller questionnaire before departure for the country. Self-administered tests are not accepted. Your temperature will also be screened on arrival.

To enter Madeira, you must register on the Madeira Safe travellers platform and download a QR code to present to airport staff on arrival. You must provide proof of a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours of departure that has been administered by a trained healthcare professional.

Your airline may deny boarding if you cannot show one of these documents when you check in for your flight. Check with your airline before you travel.

Read the rules on travel to Portugal .

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Unvaccinated adult travellers can enter Spain if they are able to show proof of a negative test taken before entering the country. Previously, only fully vaccinated travellers aged 12 and over could enter Spain from the UK, but the destination has relaxed rules slightly, so it is now accepting negative PCR tests taken in the 72 hours before departure for the country or negative antigen tests taken in the 24 hours before departure for the country in lieu of full vaccination in adults. However, those who cannot meet either criteria will not be able to enter.

As of 1 February, you need to have received your second jab between 14 and 270 days before travel to Spain and the Canary Islands to be classed as fully vaccinated. Children aged 12-17 no longer need to show proof of a vaccine, but will need a negative PCR test to enter.

Read the rules on travel to Spain .

Unvaccinated travellers can enter Croatia without showing proof of a vaccine or negative test. The requirement to fill out a passenger locator form also no longer exists.

Read the rules on travel to Croatia .

Unvaccinated travellers to  Cyprus  must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure for the country or an antigen test taken in the 24 hours before departure for the country. Travellers over 12 may then be asked to take another PCR test upon arrival at Larnaca or Paphos airports, and remain in isolation until the result comes back (this should take roughly three hours). This costs €15–€19 and must be paid for by the traveller.

Read the rules on travel to Cyprus .

If you are unvaccinated and over 12 years old, you must provide a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours or an antigen test result taken within 48 hours pre-departure for entry to France.

Read the rules on travel to France .

7. Maldives

All travellers to the Maldives must fill in a Traveller Declaration form in the 72 hours prior to departure. A PCR test is no longer required regardless of vaccination status.

Read the rules on travel to the Maldives .

Unvaccinated tourists entering Italy from the UK must show a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before entering, or a negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours before entering. The requirement to fill in a passenger locator form has now been lifted.

Read the rules on travel to Italy .

9. Dubai and United Arab Emirates

You do not have to be fully vaccinated to visit the UAE. Unvaccinated arrivals to the Emirates must present evidence of a negative PCR test taken 48 hours before departure. Unvaccinated travellers from the UK to Dubai may be required to have a Covid-19 PCR test on arrival.

Read the rules on travel to Dubai .

10. Slovenia

Unvaccinated British travellers to Slovenia must provide a Digital Passenger Locator Form, but are not required to show proof of a negative test or vaccination to enter.

You do not need to be fully vaccinated to visit Turkey, but you must be able to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before entry), rapid antigen test (taken no more than 48 hours before entry), or proof of a recent recovery from Covid-19 within the last six months. Arrivals into the country should also show an online form completed 72 hours before travel and will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks. Arrivals may be subject to random PCR testing on arrival.

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You must wear a face mask at all times while in an airport and for the duration of all flights, to and from Turkey.

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Mexico  does not currently require visitors to show a negative PCR test or quarantine on arrival. Resorts are also able to request guests fill in a health questionnaire on arrival.

Read the rules on travel to Mexico .

13. Ireland

If you are travelling to Ireland as of Sunday 6 March 2022, you do not need to show any proof of vaccination, proof of recovery, negative test or passenger locator form.

Read the rules on travel to Ireland .

As of Friday 1 April 2022, UK travellers visiting Sweden are no longer required to present a negative Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

15. Seychelles

Travellers are able to enter Seychelles regardless of vaccination status, but must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure for the country or a rapid antigen test done within 24 hours. There is no requirement to quarantine on arrival, but travellers must stay in approved accommodation.

16. Bahamas

Unvaccinated travellers aged 12 and over must show a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas. All visitors of any age must submit a Bahamas Travel Health Visa Trip application. Seventeen-year-olds and under must be included in a parent or guardian’s profile.

All travellers to Egypt must complete a declaration form before entering the country. Unvaccinated travellers are required to show either a negative PCR test, taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Egypt, or a rapid antigen test. Proof of Covid-19 recovery will not be accepted.

18. Cape Verde

You do not need to be fully vaccinated to enter Cape Verde, but you do need to be able to prove that you don't have Covid, either with a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before departure for the country or a lateral flow test taken 48 hours, when you check-in for your flight to Cape Verde.

19. Iceland

On 25 February 2022 all Covid restrictions were removed, including domestic rules. This means you do not need to test or show proof of vaccination status to enter the country.

20. Luxembourg

All travellers to Luxembourg need to fill in a passenger locator form before their flight. Those who are not vaccinated need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before their flight, or a negative lateral flow test taken no more than 24 hours before. If you’re not fully vaccinated but have tested positive for Covid in the last year you can show proof of recovery to enter.

The travel restrictions upon entry into Norway have been lifted, which means that the same rules as before the pandemic now apply.

Read the rules on travel to Norway .

22. Sri Lanka

Covid travel insurance is mandatory for all visitors, and unvaccinated travellers need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before their flight, or a negative lateral flow test taken no more than 48 hours before – be aware that self-swab tests are not recognised.

23. South Africa

Travellers to South Africa must present proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure for the country. You may be screened on arrival.

Read the rules on travel to South Africa .

Unvaccinated travellers to Belize must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival, or a negative antigen test taken in the 48 hours before arrival. You may also opt to take a rapid test at the airport, at a cost of BZ$100 or US$50 (which must be paid in cash). If you test positive, you will be required to quarantine at your own cost. Foreign tourists are required to pay BZ$36 (US$18) for Belize Travel Health Insurance – this is mandatory even if you already have personal travel insurance and helps protect against incurred medical and non-medical expenses should you test positive for Covid during your stay in Belize.

There are no direct flights from the UK to Belize, so it's important to check the rules of the country you will be transiting through too.

25. Costa Rica

Since 1 April 2022 there have been no requirements for entry to Costa Rica in regards to coronavirus. However, the government acknowledges that these may be brought back at short notice, in which case travellers should always check guidance before their trip.

Since 6 April 2022, there have been no requirements for travellers from the UK to show either a Covid vaccination or Covid test when entering Cuba. However, random testing is still being carried out at airports, and anyone who tests positive will be moved to quarantine in a designated government health centre, at their own expense.

27. Denmark

There are no Covid-related requirements regarding test or self-isolation when entering Denmark.

Read the rules on travel to Denmark .

You do not need to show proof of vaccination to enter Monaco, however travellers over the age of 16 who are not fully vaccinated will need to provide either a negative result of a PCR or antigen test taken within the last 24 hours, or a certificate showing proof of recovery from Covid-19 (a positive PCR or antigen test, taken more than 11 days before arrival and within the last six months).

Do I have to quarantine when returning to the UK?

No. On 18 March 2022 all Covid travel rules within the UK were removed – which means that travellers do not need to test, quarantine or even fill in a passenger locator form , regardless of their vaccination status, upon return to the country.

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DHS Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Non-U.S. Travelers Entering the United States via Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will extend temporary Title 19 requirements and continue to require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request. These requirements will continue to apply to non-U.S. travelers who are traveling both for essential and non-essential reasons, and do not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals. These requirements were extended in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and several other federal agencies. According to CDC, vaccines remain the most effective public health measure to protect people from severe illness or death from COVID-19, slow the transmission of COVID-19, and reduce the likelihood of new COVID-19 variants emerging. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting public health while facilitating lawful trade and travel, which is essential to our economic security,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “That is why, after consulting with CDC and other federal agencies, DHS will continue to require non-U.S. individuals entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request.” Non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals, whether for essential or non-essential reasons, must continue to:

  • verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status;
  • provide, upon request, proof of a CDC-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as outlined on the CDC website ;
  • present a valid  Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative  (WHTI)-compliant document, such as a valid passport, Trusted Traveler Program card, or Enhanced Tribal Card; and,
  • be prepared to present any other relevant documents requested by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer during a border inspection.

COVID-19 testing is not required to enter the United States via a land port of entry or ferry terminal. The continuation of these requirements helps protect the health and safety of both the personnel at the border and other travelers, as well as U.S. destination communities, and ensures that public health measures governing land travel align with those that govern incoming international air travel. DHS will closely monitor all relevant circumstances, including the effect of these requirements, and may amend or rescind the requirements at any time. In determining whether and when to rescind this order, DHS anticipates that it will take account of whether the vaccination requirement for non-U.S. air travelers remains in place. This announcement does not affect requirements for entry into the United States by air. To help reduce wait times and long lines, travelers arriving or departing from air, land, or sea ports of entry are encouraged to use the Simplified Arrival or Mobile Passport Control mobile applications, which use facial comparison technology for more expedient processing. Documented non-citizens may also apply for and manage their I-94s through the CBP OneTM mobile application, a single portal for accessing CBP mobile applications and services. ### 

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The Biden administration will allow vaccinated international travelers to enter the United States, including at land borders with Canada and Mexico. Details remain to be worked out, but here is what we know now.

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The White House has announced that it will open its land borders with Canada and Mexico to fully vaccinated travelers starting on Nov. 8, simultaneously lifting one of the United States’ most far-reaching, pandemic-era travel restrictions and creating a new vetting process for entry.

The development follows a September announcement in which the White House said that, come November, it will lift the 18-month ban on visitors from the European Union, China, Iran, South Africa, Brazil and India, as long as they can show proof of vaccination and a negative coronavirus test.

Together these two policies fundamentally reshuffle rules about entry into the United States. For more than a year and a half, the United States based decisions on which country a traveler was coming from. The new rules reorient groupings of who can and who cannot enter based on vaccination status.

Along with spurring many people from restricted countries to immediately plan trips to the United States , the new policies also eliminated the need for one of the odder workarounds that sprung up during the pandemic: Travelers from the prohibited countries spending two weeks in an intermediate country — often, Mexico or the Dominican Republic — and then obtaining a negative coronavirus test there before flying to the United States.

Over the past six months, Fabienne Walther, 28, from Switzerland, has helped about 20 Europeans enter the United States via Mexico. Some have rented a room in her temporary home in Playa del Carmen. In other cases, she simply offered moral support and tips about where to eat.

“The whole travel through Mexico thing is a joke,” she said, given that contracting the coronavirus is actually more of a risk in the Cancún area than in the hometowns of many of the travelers she has helped.

The new policies have raised plenty of questions. Many details are yet to be announced, but here is a look at what is currently known about how entry into the United States will change.

How do the new rules affect people from banned countries?

For the past 18 months, virtually all visitors from the banned countries, including those who are members of the European Union and a handful of others, have been prohibited from traveling directly to the United States. Come Nov. 8, this policy will no longer apply, Jeffrey D. Zients, the White House pandemic coordinator, announced. Individuals from these countries can fly to the United States — or drive, if coming from Mexico or Canada — as they did before the pandemic, provided they can show proof of vaccination. A negative coronavirus test is also required for those traveling by air — but not for those crossing the land border. No quarantine will be required, regardless of how visitors enter.

The C.D.C. will also issue an order directing airlines to collect phone numbers and email addresses of travelers for a new contact-tracing system. Additional details of the contact-tracing system have not yet been outlined.

Unvaccinated people who are not American citizens will not be permitted to enter the United States.

What about people coming from Canada and Mexico? If travelers go through the land border, do they have to be vaccinated?

Regardless of whether people fly or drive in from Canada or Mexico they must be vaccinated. Initially, the new policy for international visitors only applied to people boarding an airplane. And vaccination status aside, land borders with Canada and Mexico are currently closed for all but essential travel. But in November, when the United States reopens the land borders, similar restrictions regarding vaccination status will apply, the White House said on Tuesday.

The shift in policy will also eventually affect people who were never banned from traveling across the land border. Commercial drivers and students, for example, will need to show proof of vaccination, starting in January, giving them some time to adjust to the new rules, officials said.

Until November, only essential visitors can drive in. The definition of “essential” offered by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada includes “work and study, critical infrastructure support, economic services and supply chains, health, immediate medical care, and safety and security.”

What does fully vaccinated mean? Which vaccines will be accepted?

The United States will accept vaccines authorized by U.S. regulators or listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization, according to the C.D.C. This includes Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer-BioNTech, two versions of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, Sinopharm and Sinovac. Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is not currently on the accepted list, meaning that most Russians and others inoculated with Sputnik V may be prohibited from entering the United States.

People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a spokeswoman for the C.D.C. said. “Mix and match” vaccines, an inoculation strategy involving a first dose of one vaccine and a second dose of a different vaccine, will be accepted as long as each dose involved is an accepted vaccine, the C.D.C. said.

How do the new rules affect people from countries that were not on the banned list?

The new policy applies to everyone who is not a U.S. citizen, including individuals from Japan, Singapore, Mexico and many other countries whose citizens have been able to fly to the United States throughout the pandemic. Though vaccination status does not currently affect whether or not these individuals can enter the United States, in November only fully vaccinated travelers will be permitted.

Already these individuals have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within three days of boarding a flight. This requirement will remain.

The policy applies to all “foreign nationals,” meaning that long-term residents of the United States who are not American citizens would not be able to leave the country and then re-enter unless they are fully vaccinated.

What about U.S. citizens?

The vaccination stipulation does not apply to U.S. citizens. But the new policy does require unvaccinated Americans to provide proof of a negative result from a test taken within one day of their return flight to the United States, and to test again after they land.

What about children and others who can’t get vaccinated for medical reasons?

Children under the age of 18 who are unvaccinated, and a limited category of foreigners arriving from countries with low vaccination rates, are among the travelers exempted from the requirements, Biden administration officials said on Oct. 25.

What restrictions on entering the United States will remain come November?

For people from many parts of the world — even before the pandemic — access into the United States was not easy. One of the reasons that the travel ban had such a profound impact is that it applied to many of the countries whose citizens traditionally had the easiest time gaining entry to the United States.

The new policy does not rewrite who can enter the United States without a visa, but it does severely limit who can enter the United States. Only four percent of the population in Africa is fully vaccinated; less than a third of residents are fully vaccinated in many parts of Latin America, Asia and the Middle East. In some cases, not getting vaccinated is a choice; in others, people simply do not have access to vaccines. Regardless of their reasons, these individuals will no longer be able to travel to the United States.

Ceylan Yeginsu contributed reporting from Turkey and Zolan Kanno-Youngs contributed from Washington.

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Map shows falling childhood vaccination rates in Florida as state faces measles outbreak

In the 2021-2022 school year, 91.7% of florida students provided proof of immunization, the lowest for the state in a decade. the national average for the same year was 93%, according to the cdc..

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A measles outbreak in Florida has gripped the state, with confirmed cases popping in two counties even as the state's top doctor flouts federal health guidance .

Nine total cases have been confirmed across Broward and Polk counties , according to the Florida Department of Health.

Amidst the outbreak, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo has contradicted medical guidance by telling parents they could decide whether or not to send their kids back to the schools with confirmed cases.

Ladapo has previously called for a halt to the COVID mRNA vaccines , which federal health officials have repeatedly said are safe and effective. Validating v accine hesitancy has been a staple of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration , and that hesitancy has t rickled down to routine immunizations for schools , experts said.

Required immunization reporting for kindergarteners collected by the Florida Department of Health show the extent of that hesitancy over the last five years, as more kindergarteners go to school unvaccinated against measles.

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The county-specific data does not include the Florida Virtual School , where 83.8% of the 681 students provided proof of vaccination. The report also warns about some limitations of the data caused by outliers and incomplete data collection from private schools. Florida Department of Health did not immediately provide an update on data from the 2022-2023 school year.

Florida reports falling vaccine rates in school kids

Florida students in kindergarten through sixth grade are required to submit a form certifying they have the required vaccines, including two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot.

The percentage of kindergarten students who submitted the form fell to 91.7% in the 2021 to 2022 school year, according to a Florida Department of Public Health report . That's lower than the national average, 93%, for the same year , and lower than the average in Florida five years prior, which came in at 94.1%.

It was the lowest rate since the 2010-2011 school year, the report stated, citing the pandemic as playing a "significant role" in the drop. The coverage goal is 95%, which just more than a quarter of counties met or exceeded in 2021-2022.

Children who do not submit the form must have an exemption on file: either a temporary medical exemption, a permanent medical exemption or a religious exemption. More than 3% of students claimed a religious exemption in the 2021-2022 school year, the highest ever, the report stated.

35 measles cases reported in 15 states nationwide

Measles cases have been popping up around the country amid dropping rates of vaccination . The national vaccination average for kindergarteners has dropped approximately two percentage points since before the pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 35 total cases this year in 15 states as of Feb. 22:

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International travel increases your chances of getting and spreading diseases that are rare or not found in United States. Find out which travel vaccines you may need to help you stay healthy on your trip.

Before Travel

Make sure you are up-to-date on all of your routine vaccines . Routine vaccinations protect you from infectious diseases such as measles that can spread quickly in groups of unvaccinated people. Many diseases prevented by routine vaccination are not common in the United States but are still common in other countries.

Check CDC’s destination pages for travel health information . Check CDC’s webpage for your destination to see what vaccines or medicines you may need and what diseases or health risks are a concern at your destination.

Make an appointment with your healthcare provider or a travel health specialist  that takes place at least one month before you leave. They can help you get destination-specific vaccines, medicines, and information. Discussing your health concerns, itinerary, and planned activities with your provider allows them to give more specific advice and recommendations.

Because some vaccines require multiple doses, it’s best to see your health care provider as soon as possible.

Medicines to prevent malaria are pills that you start to take before travel. Take recommended medicines as directed. If your health care provider prescribes medicine for you, take the medicine as directed before, during, and after travel. 

Where can I get travel vaccines?

You may be able to get some travel vaccines from your primary healthcare provider. If you or your healthcare provider need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit CDC’s Find a Clinic page.

If yellow fever vaccine is recommended or required for your destination, you’ll need to go to a vaccine center authorized to give yellow fever vaccinations. Many yellow fever vaccine centers also provide other pre-travel health care services. Find an  authorized US yellow fever vaccine center .

Examples of Vaccines

Here is a list of possible vaccines that you may need to get for the first time or boosters before you travel.

  • Cholera 
  • Flu (Influenza)
  • Hepatitis A   
  • Hepatitis B   
  • Japanese encephalitis   
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Meningococcal   
  • Pneumococcal   
  • Polio   
  • Rabies   
  • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
  • Typhoid   
  • Yellow fever

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Updated travel information for Mexican citizens coming to Canada

From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

News release

Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world’s most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.

February 29, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – Ottawa – Canada and Mexico have maintained a deep, positive and constructive diplomatic partnership over the past 80 years. We have worked to ensure North America is the world’s most competitive economic region and maintain strong bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. To support travel and people-to-people connections between Canada and Mexico, while also preserving the integrity of our immigration system, the Government of Canada is adjusting its travel requirements for Mexican citizens.

As of February 29, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time, Mexican citizens who hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years and are travelling by air on a Mexican passport will be able to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA). With the high number of Mexican citizens currently holding US visas, the majority will continue to enjoy visa-free travel to Canada. Those who do not meet these conditions will need to apply for a Canadian visitor visa. This responds to an increase in asylum claims made by Mexican citizens that are refused, withdrawn or abandoned. It is an important step to preserve mobility for hundreds of thousands of Mexican citizens, while also ensuring the sound management of our immigration and asylum systems.

The application process for Mexican citizens seeking a work or study permit will not change. Mexican citizens who want to work in Canada will continue to have access to a wide number of existing labour pathways, including the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program.

Canada supports ongoing travel, tourism and business with Mexico. We will continue to work with the Government of Mexico to strengthen our regular pathways to immigration, and with our provincial and territorial counterparts to support a system of managed migration as well as to support those in need of protection. Canada is expanding its network of visa application centres in Mexico to better serve these clients. Today’s action will relieve pressure on Canada’s borders, immigration system, housing and social services, while preserving mobility for Mexican citizens who want to come to Canada.

The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) is a vital example of the mutually beneficial migration that we seek to promote regionally and globally. Canada is ready to work with Mexico to build on this program, through the modernization of a new SAWP bilateral agreement, to offer Mexican workers new opportunities, through the incorporation of year-round primary agriculture and seasonal fish, seafood and primary food processing into the program. This will benefit workers and businesses on both sides of the Canada–Mexico relationship.

Canada is continuously monitoring the impacts of its visa policies for both visa-exempt and visa-required countries, as well as asylum claim trends. These challenges are not limited to one country. Any adjustment to Canada’s travel requirements are made to preserve the integrity and sustainability of our asylum and immigration systems.

More information about these changes, including for people in transit or with upcoming flights, is available on IRCC’s website .

“Mexico is an important partner to Canada. We will continue to welcome Mexican temporary workers, students, visitors and immigrants who bring diverse skills and important contributions to our economy and communities. We strive for balance between the movement of people between our two great countries, and the need to relieve pressure on our immigration system so we can provide protection to those who need it the most.” – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

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Asylum claims made by Mexican citizens reached a record high in 2023 at a time when Canada’s asylum system, housing and social services were already under significant pressure. The majority of these claims (approximately 60%) were either rejected by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, or withdrawn or abandoned by the applicant.

In 2023 alone, asylum claims from Mexican citizens accounted for 17% of all claims made that year from all nationalities around the world. The country’s asylum claim rate has risen significantly since the visa was first lifted in 2016 (from 260 claims in 2016 to 23,995 claims in 2023). 

All eTAs issued to Mexican passports before 11:30 p.m. Eastern time on February 29, 2024, will no longer be valid—except for eTAs linked to Mexican passports with a valid Canadian work or study permit. Mexican citizens travelling to Canada without a valid work or study permit will need to apply for a visitor visa or reapply for a new eTA —if they are eligible.

Mexican citizens holding a valid work or study permit can still travel by air to Canada with their existing eTA as long as it remains valid, and they can continue to study or work in Canada based on the validity and conditions of their permit. Mexican visitors who are already in Canada on an eTA can stay for as long as they are authorized (up to six months from the date they arrive in Canada). However, if they plan to leave Canada and wish to return, they must have the proper travel documents (visa or new eTA). 

Most approved visa applicants receive multiple-entry visas, which allow them to visit Canada as many times as they want, for up to 10 years, or until their passport expires.

The eTA is a digital travel document that most visa-exempt travellers need in order to travel to or transit through Canada by air. IRCC first began expanding its eTA program to eligible citizens from visa-required countries in 2017. Mexico will now be among 15 countries whose citizens can to fly to Canada on an eTA, instead of a visa, if they meet certain requirements .

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia considering putting nuclear power plant on the moon with China

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We've not been providing rolling coverage of the conflict in Ukraine today, so here is an update on what has been going on. 

Making the headlines today is an attack on the port city of Odesa which has killed five people. 

The Russian strike hit Odesa's port infrastructure while Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis were in the city.

The pair reportedly heard a blast from a strike nearby. 

Russia said it had successfully attacked a hangar housing Ukrainian naval drones in the area. 

Here are more of the top stories:

  • A top Ukrainian military commander said Ukraine is planning to conduct counteroffensive actions this year and will stabilise the battlefield situation shortly
  • The chief of the UN's nuclear watchdog arrived in Russia for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine
  • Polish farmers protesting over food imports from Ukraine threw paving stones at police and tried to push through barriers around the parliament building in Warsaw
  • The Swedish prime minister and foreign minister are travelling to the US today to complete the process of joining NATO
  • Ukraine's state tourism agency closed deals with several travel companies, including Airbnb and Expedia, to help promote the country as a tourist destination once the war is over
  • Journalist Roman Ivanov, who works for independent Russian news outlet RusNews, has been jailed for seven years for articles he wrote about alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

The Argentinian president has indicated he will visit Ukraine by sharing an article claiming he would head to Kyiv in June.   

Javier Milei shared local outlet Infobae's article  suggesting he would go to Ukraine to show support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy in what it described as a "lightning tour" of Europe.

"The president would arrive in Kyiv in June after receiving the Juan Mariana awards in Madrid and the Hayek Medal in Hamburg, and does not rule out stopping in Paris and Berlin to meet with Macron and Scholz," the report read. 

Mr Milei will be the first Latin American leader to travel to Ukraine in the middle of the conflict, it added. 

Air raid sirens are sounding across Ukraine as many regions brace for a potential night of Russian air attacks. 

A siren tracking service reports their sounding across most eastern and central areas - including the Kyiv Oblast but excluding the capital city itself. 

Several regional governors have issued alerts on social media, and there are reports in Ukrainian media that the southern area of Odesa has seen explosions. 

We'll bring you updates as we get them. 

More from that interview with Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) chief now...

Sergei Naryshkin has branded French President Emmanuel Macron's comments on possibly sending NATO soldiers to Ukraine irresponsible, claiming they have put the world on the brink of nuclear war. 

"This shows the high degree of irresponsibility of Europe's leaders today, in this case the president of France," he told a Russian TV channel. 

"This is, of course, sad to see - to observe and to understand that the ability of current elites in Europe and the North Atlantic to negotiate is at a very low level.

"It is more and more rare that they demonstrate any common sense at all. But these statements are extremely dangerous.

"They are already taking us to the brink of nuclear war," he said. 

Very few European countries have indicated a willingness to back Mr Macron's comments publicly, although the Czech president said earlier he was open to bolder ways of supporting Ukraine. 

As we reported earlier, the Russian president has been seen visiting a greenhouse in the Stavropol region of Russia today.

Vladimir Putin hugged residents outside the Solnechniy Dar greenhouse, and also appeared to inspect and taste tomatoes there.

You can watch footage from his trip below... 

Earlier today we reported Ukraine's military as saying its sea drones had damaged a Russian Black Sea Fleet patrol ship off occupied Crimea.

We've been drip-fed further claims throughout the day, including a suggestion that the ship was carrying a helicopter and that it eventually sank - although these are unconfirmed. 

So what did the president have to say about the event? 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy made no direct reference to the reported sinking of the vessel in his nightly video address, but did say Ukraine had "proven what we are capable of, what our strength is capable of." 

"That is shown by the number of downed Russian aircraft and the capabilities of our boys against the Russian fleet. 

"There are no safe havens for Russian terrorists in the Black Sea and nor will there be."

These images show Ukrainian servicemen loading artillery shells into howitzers. 

The photos were taken near the frontline town of Kreminna - in Luhansk. 

Kreminna is an important logistical artery for Russia, supplying its units in the Luhansk region as well as in the north of Donetsk. 

The Czech president says he is open to the possibility of exploring bolder ways to support Kyiv, in the wake of Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that NATO troops could be deployed on Ukrainian soil. 

"I'm in favour of looking for new ways, including a continued discussion about a possible [NATO] presence in Ukraine," Petr Pavlo is cited as saying by Czech outlet Novinky . 

"Let's not limit ourselves where we don't have to," he said after a meeting with the French president. 

"Ukraine, despite being attacked, is still a sovereign country," he said, adding that any potential training mission would not constitute a violation of any international rules.

"It's up to us what form of assistance we choose," he went on.

Ukraine has shared an image showing an example of how it is adapting to equipment and weapons shortages. 

On X, the Defence of Ukraine account shared a picture of what appeared to be a converted pickup truck - having turned it into what it called a "nightmare truck" capable of firing 122mm shells. 

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been relentlessly pressing the West for more weapons and ammunition to help aid its fight against Russia.

Kyiv has been widely praised by weapons analysts for its ingenuity by converting what equipment it has to suit its needs - such as making tweaks to land-to-land missiles into land-to-sea projectiles when attacking Russian ships in the Black Sea last year. 

It is not clear how often Kyiv is being forced into these makeshift conversions, but stands as the latest example of Ukrainian battlefield ingenuity. 

Alexei Navalny died of natural causes, according to the director of the Russian foreign intelligence service (SVR), who also accused the West of unethically using his death for political gain.

"I don't think that this was some kind of special plot, but, unfortunately, people have a feature - sooner or later life ends, they die," Sergei Naryshkin told Solovyov TV. 

"Navalny died of natural causes."

Turning to the considerable international reaction, Mr Naryshkin said: "It's very disgusting that in the West, satanist dances are being staged around Navalny's coffin.

"This is immoral, dishonorable, unethical. What else can I say?"

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