CDC warns unvaccinated travelers to delay domestic trips until they are fully vaccinated
- Unvaccinated travelers should “delay” domestic trips until fully vaccinated, CDC says.
- If unvaccinated travelers must travel they should follow CDC guidance for those who are not fully vaccinated.
Unvaccinated Americans should delay planned trips within the country until fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control said Monday in an update to its domestic travel guidance.
“People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine or a vaccine authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization can travel safely within the United States,” the CDC said.
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While the health agency warned against travel for unvaccinated people, it said that “if you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, follow CDC’s recommendations for people who are not fully vaccinated,” referencing guidance for unvaccinated domestic travelers outlined on its website that includes steps such as:
- Getting a viral test one to three days ahead of travel
- Wearing a mask
- Avoiding crowds
- Social distancing from people outside your traveling party
- Getting a viral test three to fivedays after traveling
- Quarantining for seven days after traveling regardless of a test
- Quarantining for 10 days if you do not get a test
- Avoiding people at higher risk for 14 days
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