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Q&A: What does the end of State Department's 'do not travel' advisory mean for American travelers? - USA Today
The U.S. State Department on Thursday lifted its blanket advisory for Americans to avoid international travel, put in place five months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, that does not mean Americans should travel anywhere they like. Many countries won't allow them to enter anyway. And the State Department still maintains a level 4 alert — its highest — for more than 50 countries. A substantial number remain at level 3, which means reconsider travel.
Only a handful of countries are are designated at the lowest levels of travel risk.
"Health and safety conditions are improving in some countries, while deteriorating in others," Carl Risch, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, said in a phone briefing with reporters.
The U.S. State Department on Thursday lifted its blanket advisory for Americans to avoid international travel, put in place five months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, that does not mean Americans should travel anywhere they like. Many countries won't allow them to enter anyway. And the State Department still maintains a level 4 alert — its highest — for more than 50 countries. A substantial number remain at level 3, which means reconsider travel.
Only a handful of countries are are designated at the lowest levels of travel risk.
"Health and safety conditions are improving in some countries, while deteriorating in others," Carl Risch, the State Department's assistant secretary for consular affairs, said in a phone briefing with reporters.