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CDC: All Air Passengers Traveling From the U.K. to the U.S. Must Have Proof of a Negative COVID-19 Test Monday, December 28, 2020
On December 25, 2020, in an effort to mitigate the potential spread of a new variant of the coronavirus that has been found in the U.K., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order requiring proof of a pre-departure, negative COVID-19 test result for all airline passengers including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents traveling from the U.K. to the U.S. The test must be a viral test that was conducted on a specimen collected during the three calendar days preceding the flight’s departure (Qualifying Test). The order is effective as of December 27, 2020, at 7:01 p.m. ET.