International flight passengers will no longer need to be tested before boarding a flight to or out of the United States. COVID-19 is still a prominent illness and is easily spread during activities like travel.
It is not recommended you travel if you have COVID-19 symptoms including:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay home, isolate, and notify your close contacts of possible exposure. If you have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19 then you should seek a test to confirm that you can travel.
Suggested steps to take before you travel:
- Consider getting tested for current infection with a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before travel.
- Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before travel.
- CDC recommends people 2 years and older properly wear a well-fitting mask or respirator over the nose and mouth in indoor areas of public transportation.
- Check the current COVID-19 Community Level at your destination.
- Make sure you understand and follow all state, tribal, local, and territorial travel restrictions.
- If you have a medical condition or are taking medication that weakens your immune system, you might NOT be fully protected even if you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. Talk to your healthcare provider before traveling. Even after vaccination, you may need to continue taking all precautions.
