All Passengers Entering U.S.<br />Must Now Provide Proof of<br />Negative COVID-19 Test.<br />On Tuesday, the CDC announced an expansion<br />of its COVID-19 regulations for air travelers.<br />Beginning January 26, all passengers<br />entering the United States must provide<br />proof of a negative COVID-19 test. .<br />Testing before and after travel is a<br />critical layer to slow the introduction<br />and spread of COVID-19. This strategy<br />is consistent with the current phase<br />of the pandemic and more efficiently<br />protects the health of Americans, CDC, via statement.<br />Per the CDC’s guidance, the COVID-19<br />viral test must occur three days prior to<br />the flight’s scheduled departure. .<br />Either physical or digital<br />documentation of the results<br />must be given to the airline in<br />order to board the plane. .<br />If a passenger refuses to get tested or<br />doesn’t provide adequate proof, <br />they won't be able to board the plane.<br />According to CDC Director Robert Redfield,<br />when combined with other safety precautions, this<br />new rule will help make travel “safer” and “healthier.” .<br />Testing does not eliminate all risk, but<br />when combined with a period of staying<br />at home and everyday precautions like<br />wearing masks and social distancing,<br />it can make travel safer, healthier, and<br />more responsible by reducing spread on<br />planes, in airports, and at destinations, Robert Redfield, via statement
