United States to welcome vaccinated travelers from November 8

The United States will lift entry restrictions for its land and air borders.

Here, travelers wait at Thurgood Marshall International Airport in Baltimore on October 11, 2021. © Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images, via AFP

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It was the White House which announced this Friday, October 15, adding a few details to what we already knew: all those inoculated with anti-Covid-19 vaccines validated by the WHO will be able to reach American soil. again.

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With our correspondent in Washington,

The

, implemented in early 2020 by Donald Trump, but details were lacking.

The " 

 " mentioned for three weeks has become a firm date: November 8.

And we now know that the lifting of restrictions will be valid for air and land borders.

The countries of the European Union are concerned, as well as India and Brazil, but also Canada and Mexico.

Another uncertainty is raised: all vaccines against Covid-19 validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for emergency use will be accepted.

This includes, for example, the AstraZeneca vaccine, which is widely used in the UK, but

.

Relief for separated families

It will be necessary to provide proof of double vaccination, and a negative test of less than three days.

There are still some questions, including how the evidence of vaccinations will be taken into account, or how it will work for those who, recovered from a coronavirus infection, have

had

.

The White House promises quick clarifications.

This is a relief for families and loved ones separated for months, as well as for travelers and tourists.

But also for those who receive and transport them, who suffered economically and demanded a reduction in restrictions.

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