
State Department Will List 80% Of Countries As ‘Do Not Travel’ In New Advisories
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The shift will align COVID-19 travel advice from the Department of State with that from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The State Department will update its travel advisories to the highest level for some 80% of the world’s countries, aligning its guidance with that of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reflect the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose unprecedented risks to travelers,” the State Department said in a statement on Monday. “In light of those risks, the Department of State strongly recommends U.S. citizens reconsider all travel abroad.” The State Department said the shift would result in a “significant increase” in the number of countries designed Level 4: Do Not Travel. Many countries are currently listed as Level 2 or Level 3, with travelers urged to “exercise increased caution” or “reconsider travel,” respectively.More Related News