The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance today’s stating that fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting tested for the coronavirus or going into quarantine afterward.
The CDC has cautioned against unnecessary travel, but has been updating its guidance as more people in the U.S. get vaccinated.
Unvaccinated people are still advised to avoid unnecessary travel.
According to the new guidance:
- Fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S., without getting tested for the coronavirus or quarantining. People should still wear a mask, socially distance and avoid crowds and sanitize hands, the agency says.
- For international travel, the agency says vaccinated people do not need to get a COVID-19 test before leaving, though some destinations may require it.
- Vaccinated people should still get a negative COVID-19 test before boarding a flight to the U.S., and be tested three to five days after returning. They do not need to quarantine. The agency noted the potential introduction of virus variants and differences in vaccine coverage around the world for the cautious guidance on overseas travel.
In March, the CDC said those who have been fully vaccinated can go maskless only with others who have been fully vaccinated.
