U.S. to ease travel restrictions for vaccinated tourists

The U.S. will ease travel restrictions for international visitors who are vaccinated against Covid-19 in November, the White House said Monday.

Non-citizens visiting the United States will have to show proof of vaccination and a negative Covid test taken within three days of departure, said Jeff Zients, who is currently leading the nation’s Covid response efforts.

The changes will come into effect in early November, which the airline industry hopes will spur holiday bookings.

Airlines and other travel-industry groups have been pleading with the federal government to lift travel restrictions for months. The Trump administration had first issued the rules, which now apply to more than 30 countries, in March 2020.