The Biden administration is considering implementing restrictions for domestic travelers amid the coronavirus pandemic, including potentially requiring negative COVID tests prior to air travel.
Reuters reported that the Biden administration is "Actively looking" at forcing domestic travelers to test negative for the coronavirus prior to boarding flights.
Dr. Marty Cetron, director of the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was on a media call Tuesday and was asked about domestic travel testing.
Per Reuters, which had a reporter on the call, Cetron said there are "Conversations that are ongoing and looking at what the types and locations of testing might be. We're actively looking at it."
The revelation came a week after Biden signed an executive order on "Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel."
According to Cetron, a required negative COVID test, such as the one required when flying into the U.S. aboard an international flight, might soon be required for domestic flights as well.
Acting Assistant Secretary of State Ian Brownlee did not comment on possible forthcoming domestic travel restrictions but did urge Americans to think seriously about traveling internationally.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Biden Admin 'Actively Looking' at Instituting New Restrictions for Domestic Travelers
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