CDC warns against travel to more COVID-stricken countries
Travelers are advised to make sure they are up to date with coronavirus vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Monday against travel to a dozen additional countries, citing high rates of COVID-19 infection.
Anguilla, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, French Guiana, Kosovo, Mexico, Moldova, Paraguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore and the Philippines were also updated as "Level 4" countries, with "Very High" levels of coronavirus.
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People are advised to avoid travel to these destinations and to make sure they are vaccinated and up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before travel.
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"Do not travel internationally until you are vaccinated and up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. Getting vaccinated is still the best way to protect yourself from severe disease and slow the spread of COVID-19. In addition to following the requirements for international travel, CDC recommends that all travelers be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling," the agency said.
Those who are not up to date with vaccines should follow recommendations for all travelers as well as additional recommendations.
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The CDC says these travelers should get tested with a viral test no more than three days before the trip and self-quarantine for a full five days after travel.
All travelers are instructed to follow airline requirements as well as any requirements at the destination, including wearing a face mask, social distancing, proof of vaccination, testing or quarantine.
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There are now nearly 130 countries and territories in that designation, and the U.S. State Department also raised its travel advisory for some of the countries listed to "Level 4: Do Not Travel."
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Several countries and territories were also listed as "Level 3: COVID-19 High" on Monday, including Bhutan, Brunei, Comoros, French Polynesia, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Liberia, Nepal and Oman.
More than 50 countries are listed as "High" by the CDC.