With the coronavirus still surging across all corners of the US, the CDC this week announced a new precautionary measure that some people believe should have been implemented months ago. The new measure, which is expected to go into effect on January 26, will require all air travelers entering the US to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of their flight.
The new rule was partially fueled by the discovery of new coronavirus strains in countries like the UK, South Africa, and Japan. While health experts believe that current COVID vaccines are just as effective against the new strains, the mutations are worrisome because they’re believed to be much more contagious than the original. It’s worth noting that the new mutations aren’t more deadly.
