The CDC has released new guidelines for travel this Friday, giving more freedom and hope for those who are fully vaccinated.
The CDC states that fully vaccinated people in the United States can now travel with minimal risk. They state that domestic travel can now be done without getting tested before and after and without self-quarantining. For international travel, a test before leaving is not needed unless a destination requires it, although a test before return to the U.S., and after arrival to the U.S., is still necessary. The self-quarantine guideline is not necessary upon return for international travel.
The CDC considers a person to be fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their last dose. It is important to note, however, that the CDC still urges these people to wear a mask, wash their hands frequently, and socially distance. Although the CDC is loosening social distancing guidelines for interactions between fully vaccinated people, it is often unknowable if groups of people, especially in public areas, are fully vaccinated and safe to be around.
While states still have some variability in their restrictions for travelers, many are still struggling to control their COVID-19 cases. Overall, the U.S. still has an uncomfortably high number of infected individuals. Many countries are still not allowing U.S. residents to enter, or otherwise have a series of hoops to jump through in order to legally travel. Some countries are starting to allow travel for fully vaccinated U.S. residents, however, and only time will tell if more nations begin to open the doors for travelers to enter.
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