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As the omicron variant surges, questions are swirling online about Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel guidance, specifically regarding testing and vaccines.
Specific requirements and guidelines largely depend on where you're located and where you're heading.
Here's what you need to know:
If you're fully vaccinated and planning to travel within the U.S., you won't need to be tested for COVID-19 or self-quarantine, according to the latest guidance from the CDC.
But those who aren't fully vaccinated are advised to get tested with a viral test one to three days before embarking on a trip.
After traveling, people are asked to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, and if such symptoms develop, get tested and isolate.
If you're traveling internationally, whether a COVID-19 test is required depends on your destination as rules and regulations vary widely. The CDC strongly recommends that people don't leave the country until they're fully vaccinated.
When returning to the U.S. from another country, you'll be required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than one day before traveling, even if you're fully vaccinated.
Those who recently recovered from COVID-19 have another option.
They can travel with documentation of recovery such as a viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure and a letter from a health care provider stating they were cleared to travel, according to the CDC.
Overall, COVID travel requirements for U.S. citizens and visitors have one main difference.
Non-U.S. citizens must show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before flying into the U.S. from a foreign country, according to a policy implemented by the Biden administration Nov. 8.
Airlines also may have their own vaccine and testing policies, making it especially important to check your airline's website before taking a trip.
To strengthen contact tracing, all air passengers to the U.S. are required to provide contact information before boarding flights to the country, health officials said.
Regardless of your destination or whether you've been vaccinated, wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required on planes, buses, trains and other modes of public transportation traveling to, within, or out of the U.S.
COVID-19 Information for Travelers
We know travel looks a little different these days, but by staying informed and taking a few extra precautions, you can feel safer and more relaxed during your upcoming trip.
As requirements and recommendations for travel change continuously, check back often to learn more about how to protect yourself and your loved ones on your next journey.
Stay Up to Date on Your COVID-19 Vaccine
The most important thing you can do to help protect yourself from severe illness from COVID-19 is to stay up to date with your vaccines. This is especially important if you or someone you are visiting is at higher risk for severe illness if infected with COVID-19. The CDC recommends that you should avoid travel until you are up to date with your vaccinations. All travelers should consider the risks of getting or spreading COVID-19 and follow recommendations and requirements at their destination. Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster: Text your ZIP code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find location near you or visit COVID-19 Vaccine.
- If Your COVID-19 Test is Positive
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For more information about masking recommendations:
- Refer to the latest CDC guidance regarding masking during travel and public transportation
- Visit CDC's Use and Care of Masks to learn more about wearing a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you
For more information about domestic travel:
- CDC's Domestic Travel Website
- Check the current COVID-19 Community Level at your destination
- Visit CDC's Health Department Directory website for information on travel policies and restrictions of state, local, territorial, and tribal communities and destinations
- Visit CDC's Holiday Celebrations and Gatherings if you are planning holiday travel
- View PA DOH's Skip The Trip COVID-19 Travel Factsheet
- View PA DOH's COVID-19 Travel Infographic
For more information about international travel:
- CDC's International Travel website
- COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination
- Refer to CDC's additional reference with requirements for travelers flying to the U.S. from a foreign country
- You can use the new CDC assessment tool to find out if you can board a flight to the U.S.
- Learn more about when people vaccinated outside the United States are considered fully vaccinated
- View PA DOH's Skip The Trip COVID-19 Travel Factsheet
- View PA DOH's COVID-19 Travel Infographic
For more information about cruise ship travel:
- CDC's Cruise Ship Travel Website
Check your cruise ship's color and vaccination status
classification before traveling
Questions? Call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)