Best Travel Advice from CDC and Covid

4/3/2021 1 Comment

New CDC Travel Guidance

Good news from the CDC if you want to travel within the United States! I love good news as it illustrates that perhaps we are getting closer to a more realistic, new normal. As far as I can tell it is the best travel advice to help guide you through the process. Covid-19 Travel can be complicated but we are starting to clear the air. So, as of April 2, 2020 here is what the CDC is saying..

Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine can travel safely within the United States. Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to get tested before or after travel unless their destination requires it. Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to self-quarantineFully vaccinated means waiting at least two weeks to travel after your final vaccine dose.

But remember, being fully vaccinated is one step closer to getting through this mess. In the meantime, please be responsible and:

Wear a mask over your nose and mouth
Stay 6 feet from others and avoid crowds
Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer

Don’t forget, if you are planning on traveling outside of the country, get the input from a qualified travel advisor who can guide you through health requirements of the country you are visiting and remember, as of now, even if you are fully vaccinated, you do still need a negative Covid-19 test no more than three days prior to your arrival back into the United States.

Here is a link to the CDC information.

And on a related note, the CDC is still recommending avoiding non-essential travel. My advice, travel responsibly when its right for you and/or your family.

Happy and safe travels!

1 Comment

Dammy link

4/29/2021 08:01:46 am

You guys are cracking me up though with your article about the landscape. I’m in Northern Carolina, our hills are green

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