This is the news many of us have been waiting for. The Biden administration and the CDC are expected to announce later today the end of required Covid testing for international travelers entering the United States by plane. According to CNN, the change will go into effect on Sunday, June 12 at midnight.
I know this is welcome news for many travelers with international travel plans. Obtaining Covid tests abroad can be difficult and expensive. Plus, it’s silly that people could enter the U.S. via cruise ship or car without this resting requirement.
According to the article on CNN, the CDC will reevaluate the requirement again in 90 days.
I am ecstatic to hear this news! My family is traveling to Europe in a few weeks, and I’ve been stressing about how to make the Covid tests happen. Even though I found a cheap online proctor, I’m not sure how well that would work on a phone with WiFi in Europe. This is one less thing we have to worry about.
Who else is jumping for joy at this news?
Author: Nancy
Nancy lives near Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three kids. Her favorite vacations include the beach, cruising and everything Disney.
I’m thrilled! I don’t have any international trips planned (because of the testing requirement) but this is a positive step, and I’ll be looking at international destinations again.
@projectx Woohoo!!!
‘Bout flippin’ time is all I can say!
All I can say is what took so long! I will finally start planning my winter trips.
I am! This is the news I was hoping to hear because I’m going to Switzerland in July and having to do a COVID test the day before coming home for sure will be stressful. Now we don’t have to bring our work laptops in case we get stuck. Whoohoo!
@Liz Same! I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Woohoo!! You’re so quick too. Made my morning. I’m heading to France in a week ish so this is great.
@Elena Enjoy your time in France!
ME!! Going to Cancun in August for just 3 days and I’d have to schedule the test even before I left the US.
@HML YAY! Have a great trip!