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Virus Tests Ordered for Visitors to U.S. in Bid to Revive Airlines
- Similar testing was required for air passengers from U.K.
- Move is attempt to revive airlines while limiting virus spread
A Transportation Security Administration agent at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
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The U.S. will require proof of a negative Covid-19 test before allowing visitors to fly into the country from other nations, in an effort to help airlines regain at least some of their most lucrative international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday said it approved the new anti-pandemic measure that will take effect on Jan. 26.