US To Ease Travel Restrictions <br />for Foreign Visitors , Who Are Fully Vaccinated.<br />On Sept. 20, the White House said it intends to relax some restrictions starting in November.<br />Jeff Zients, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, said that in addition to requiring all foreign nationals to show proof of being fully vaccinated.<br />the administration will also implement testing, contact tracing and masking.<br />Fully-vaccinated Americans and foreign nationals who are <br />returning to the U.S. after leaving the country will need to show a <br />negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of their flight.<br />They will also be required to do a PCR or rapid test three to five days after arrival.<br />Those who are fully vaccinated will not have to quarantine upon arrival in the U.S.<br />Unvaccinated Americans returning to the country will be "subject to stricter testing requirements.".<br />The news will likely be welcomed by the travel industry, which had been lobbying the federal government to <br />ease restrictions preventing international tourism.<br />Airlines, hotels and hospitality groups have all been supportive of allowing vaccinated tourists back into the country.<br />When asked about potential vaccine mandates <br />for Americans traveling domestically.<br />Zients said the administration is <br />"not taking any measures off the table."
