What to know about travel after the discovery of the omicron variant
Cases of the new variant have been identified in Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong, and Israel, in addition to South Africa. See Boston.com.
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Cases of the new variant have been identified in Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong, and Israel, in addition to South Africa. See Boston.com.
The discovery of a new coronavirus variant in southern Africa this week led governments around the world Friday to impose travel restrictions and quarantine regulations while health officials were still evaluating the severity of the threat. The emergence of the variant, designated as omicron by the World Health Organization, is causing confusion for some travelers, and stranding others, as countries scramble to respond to the news.
The discovery of a new coronavirus variant in southern Africa this week led governments around the world Friday to impose travel restrictions and quarantine regulations while health officials were still evaluating the severity of the threat. The emergence of the variant, designated as omicron by the World Health Organization, is causing confusion for some travelers, and stranding others, as countries scramble to respond to the news.