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US to lift Covid-19 testing requirements for air travelers entering the country

move which CNN was first inform, go to effect for USA air travelers at midnight on Sunday.

The CDC is lifting the restriction that the travel industry has lobbied for. against for months after it was determined that it was no longer necessary “on the basis of on in science and data”, official said. CDC will reassess decision in 90 days, and if the officials decide that they need restore it because of relatively new option, for for example, it does. The measure was in place from January 2021.

official Biden administration said plans to work with airlines in ensure smooth transition with change, but it is likely to be welcomed move for most in industry.

Tourism industry officials are increasingly critical of requirement in recent weeks and directly urged the Biden administration to reverse the measure, claiming it was scary effect on en already fragile economyaccording to the airline for America’s head Nick Calio, whose group met recently with White House officials.

The tourism industry and some scientific experts have stated that policy was out of date for months.

Legislators, including Democrats, also defended for withdrawal of a claim in recent weeks.

Nevada Senator Katherine Cortez Masto said: “I am pleased that the CDC has suspended its burdensome coronavirus testing requirement. for international travelers and I will continue to do everything in my power to support strong recovery of our hospitality industry.”

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