- by foxnews
- 04 Jun 2025
The new rules, which take effect December 6, dictate that all international travelers, regardless of vaccination status, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within just one day of their departure for the States. The policy change was announced on December 2 in response to the latest evolution of the global COVID-19 threat: the newly-identified, highly-transmissible Omicron variant.
Travelers who opt for in-airport testing should book an appointment in advance online and will need to arrive at the airport at least three hours ahead of their flight to ensure their results arrive on time.
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With tightened security, experts are warning of luggage risks like theft and mishandling for travelers. TSA sees 90,000 to 100,000 items left at checkpoints monthly.
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