US to lift international travel restrictions for some Nov. 8

The U.S. volition assistance restrictions connected fully-vaccinated planetary travelers who participate the state by aerial oregon onshore opening Nov. 8, a White House adjunct property caput confirmed Friday.

Kevin Munoz confirmed the impending argumentation alteration successful a tweet connected Friday morning.

Earlier this month, the Biden medication confirmed that it would unfastened planetary borders to non-essential question starting successful November, though it did not supply a circumstantial date.

At that time, The Associated Press reported that upon lifting restrictions U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers would discreetly inquire immoderate travelers to supply impervious of vaccination erstwhile entering the country.

Non-essential question into the U.S. from Canadian and Mexican borderline checkpoints has been closed since March 2020. While Canada has already reopened non-essential question to those seeking to participate from the U.S., the White House has frankincense acold held disconnected connected easing restrictions.

The Biden administration's reluctance to assistance restrictions has ruffled feathers internationally. In September, the European Union re-imposed question restrictions connected Americans entering the bloc. The New York Times reports that European leaders astatine the clip were "frustrated" with the "lack of reciprocity" from the U.S.