More travel restrictions as new variant emerges
A coronavirus variant was recently identified in South Africa and is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
AP
The United Kingdom is set to tighten its entry requirements for foreign travelers, including those from the United States.
Starting Tuesday, all travelers 12 years old and older will need to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test before boarding a flight for the U.K., regardless of vaccination status.
“We knew this winter would be challenging but the arrival of a new variant means we must further strengthen our defences,” U.K. Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid said in a Saturday statement.
The country will accept lateral flow device and PCR tests taken no more than 48 hours before departure. The temporary measure is set to be reviewed Dec. 20.
Currently, unvaccinated U.S. travelers are required to take a test the three days before entering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. These travelers must also self-isolate for 10 days and take additional PCR tests on days two and eight of their trip.
Fully vaccinated U.S. travelers do not have to take a pre-departure test under current rules but…
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