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Recent media reports suggest fully vaccinated people from the U.S. may soon be able to travel internationally for leisure but experts say several international focuses, including global Covid-19 surges and local restrictions abroad, may complicate that timeline, the
New York Times reports.
In its latest guidance easing masking and social distancing requirements for fully vaccinated people,
CDC also eased its former recommendation against all non-essential travel. CDC considers people fully vaccinated once two weeks have elapsed since they received either their second dose of
Pfizer/
The dream: International travel. The reality: Chaos and confusion
10 May, 2021 02:06 AM
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The empty courtyard of the Louvre in Paris last March. It is currently still closed to the public. Photo / AP
The empty courtyard of the Louvre in Paris last March. It is currently still closed to the public. Photo / AP
New York Times
By: Stephen Hiltner
The world beckons, especially for those who have been vaccinated, but would-be travellers face a difficult moment when travel possibilities are at odds with the facts of a still reeling world. In recent days, a steady stream of promising news has painted a rosy picture of the return of international leisure travel.
“Vaccine Passport’ Apps Gaining Traction in Airports, Live Events
Over 60 U.S. stadiums and other venues are deploying an app from Clear to verify people’s COVID-19 status, placing the New York company known for its airport security fast lanes at the forefront of a national debate over “vaccine passports.”
Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants and New York Mets are among the first big businesses to demand guests prove they tested negative for the virus or are immunized against it. While the teams welcome paper proof, they encourage downloading records onto Clear’s Health Pass feature for convenience.