Travelers from These Countries Banned from Entering US
jpnn.com, AMERIKA - The United States is moving quickly to anticipate the spread of the new variant of Covid-19, Omricon.
It has banned travelers from eight countries on the African continent from entering the country.
The ban was announced by US President Joe Biden, Friday (26/11) local time, following the discovery of the new variant of Covid-19 in South Africa.
The restrictions took effect Monday (Nov 29), but it does not apply to US citizens and legal permanent residents, said an administration official.
The United States was among countries around the world that immediately suspended travel from South Africa due to news of the new variant.
The World Health Organization (WHO) calls omicron "a variant of concern".
Restrictions in the US apply to South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Malawi.
Most non-US citizens who have been in those countries in the previous 14 days will not be allowed into the US.
The United States has banned travelers from eight countries on the African continent from entering the country.
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