U.S. Restricts Travel from 8 Countries

“The United States will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting on Monday,” the Washington Post reports.

“The restrictions will apply to travelers from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Malawi. They do not apply to American citizens and lawful permanent residents.”

New York Times: “In the past, governments have taken days, weeks or months to issue travel restrictions in response to new variants. This time, however, restrictions came within hours of South Africa’s announcement.”