France has removed the United States from its safe travel list, following EU recommendations in the wake of a US Covid spike.
Citing a European Union recommendation for member states to impose stricter entry requirements, France moved several nations from the Green to Orange list status, which restricts nonessential travel by unvaccinated individuals.
The E.U. two weeks ago took several countries, including the United States, Israel, Montenegro, Lebanon, and others, off its safe travel list. Delta variant cases have surged in some countries, and the U.S. has shown a lag in vaccinations in some states.
In addition, France already imposed a stringent set of restrictions as cases rose sharply in the country at the start of the summer due to the rise in delta prevalence. The new restriction will take effect starting Sept. 12. Fully vaccinated individuals will continue to enjoy unrestricted entry.
Citing a European Union recommendation for member states to impose stricter entry requirements, France moved several nations from the Green to Orange list status, which restricts nonessential travel by unvaccinated individuals.
The E.U. two weeks ago took several countries, including the United States, Israel, Montenegro, Lebanon, and others, off its safe travel list. Delta variant cases have surged in some countries, and the U.S. has shown a lag in vaccinations in some states.
In addition, France already imposed a stringent set of restrictions as cases rose sharply in the country at the start of the summer due to the rise in delta prevalence. The new restriction will take effect starting Sept. 12. Fully vaccinated individuals will continue to enjoy unrestricted entry.
