Alerts12.2.21
Omicron COVID-19 Variant Prompts U.S. To Suspend Travel From Eight South African Countries
The U.S. suspends travel from certain South African countries
The Republic of South Africa informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of a new B.1.1.529 (Omicron) variant of SARS-CoV-2, in late November. That notice led the Biden administration to announce the suspension of travel and restricted entry into the United States, which went into effect on Nov. 29, 2021.
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