Foreigners who want to enter the United States must be vaccinated against the coronavirus

The United States will require all foreigners visiting the country to are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All foreigners traveling to the United States must show proof of vaccination before boarding and a negative test taken within three days of flight, said White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients, who broke the news. Politics.

The government of President Joe Biden has also it will toughen the rules for Americans who have not been vaccinated, since they will need to be screened one day before leaving the United States, and the same on their return. Fully vaccinated passengers will not be required to self-quarantine.

“This new international travel system follow the recommendations of science, to ensure the safety of international air flights to the United States, by requiring foreigners to be fully vaccinated to travel to the United States and by implementing additional and strict safety protocols, ”Zients said.

In turn, the Biden administration resolved allow entry for UK and European Union (EU) travelers who have the full regime vaccines. The travel restrictions, in force since March 2020, had been widely criticized by European partners, where the percentage of vaccination is higher than that of the United States.

The announcement comes amid great tension between Washington and Paris, following a strategic alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, which has ruined an agreement for the sale of submarines from France to the latter country.

The borders of the United States have been closed to millions of international travelers, including those who have been vaccinated, since March 2020, causing painful personal and family situations, as well as growing impatience, especially among Europeans.

The European Union (EU) on August 30 announced the return of restrictions on non-essential travel to its territory from the United States, although it left member states free to lift the ban on people fully vaccinated.

Boris Johnson’s reaction to the US measure

“It’s a tremendous boost for business and commerce, and it’s great that families and friends on both sides of the ocean can be reunited again,” said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson via Twitter.

“Great news for travelers from the UK to the US, also greeted UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. This is important for our economic recovery, our families and our trade,” he added. .