Do you need to change any travel restrictions?

On April 2, the CDC updated its travel restrictions for fully-vaccinated people. The good news is they can travel with little risk. 

This new recommendation is based on the latest studies that assessed the “real-world effects” of vaccinations.

Some clarifications

Employees can travel only if they’re “fully vaccinated” – that’s two weeks past their last dose of the vaccine.

Once they qualify, they can travel in the U.S. without COVID-19 testing and without post-quarantining, if they continue to follow the safety precautions of wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, socially distancing, and washing hands frequently.

The restrictions for international travel are:

• a pre-COVID-19 test isn’t necessary unless required by the destination
• self-quarantine after returning isn’t necessary unless required by a state or local jurisdiction
• a negative COVID-19 test result is required before boarding a flight to the U.S. and a test three to five days after returning is required, and
• safety precautions still need to be taken.

Note: Travel restrictions for unvaccinated people have not changed!

Info: CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Travel for Fully Vaccinated People

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