The United States of America’s administration, led by Joe Biden, will implement new requirements for travelers to the nation beginning Monday, November 8.
The standards are meant to “protect public health while providing global guidance.”
Most visitors to the United States, according to the authorities, must be completely vaccinated against Covid-19 before boarding any aircraft.
“For flights departing to the United States at or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (5:01 a.m. GMT), November 8, fully vaccinated air travelers will be required to show documentation of their vaccination status and a negative COVID-19 test taken within three calendar days of travel to the United States before boarding,” a press release from the Public Affairs Section of the US Embassy on Wednesday, November 3 said.
Nonetheless, there are several exceptions, which are set to be reviewed every 90 days.
Unvaccinated Ghanaians, for example, may enter with non-tourist visas using their Ghanaian passport but must have a negative Covid-19 test done within one day of travel to the United States before boarding.
Children between the ages of 2 and 17 are not needed to be vaccinated but must have a Covid-19 test before traveling.
It, however, stressed: “There is no exception for Ghanaian tourist and business travelers (B1/B2).
“Ghanaian tourist and business travelers using any ‘B’ visa must show proof of full vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test administered within three days of departure.”
Vaccines recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) include those authorized by the US Food and Drug Authority(FDA) as well as those having a World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use listing.
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