White House: US Considering New Restrictions on Air Traffic Due to Omicron Strain due to a new strain. This was announced by the press secretary of the White House Jen Psaki, writes RIA Novosti.
“We are considering whether it will be necessary to impose restrictions on new countries. Obviously, we do not want them to remain in force all the time, but we will need more time, “- said Psaki at the briefing.
She noted that about the omicron strain” much remains unknown “, and the restrictions already imposed air travel is needed to give specialists more time for research.
Since Monday, November 29, the US authorities have banned the entry of residents of eight African countries in connection with the spread of the new strain of COVID-19 B.1.1.529. The restrictions affected South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.