Besides India, the travel recommendations to Pakistan have also been eased from Level 4 to Level 3.
Declining active Covid-19 caseload in India, has prompted the US to relax travel advisory for its citizens travelling to the country. Now, the travel recommendation has been eased to Level 3, which urges citizens to reconsider travel, from Level 4, which means no travel.
The US State Department said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for India due to Covid-19, indicating a high level of Covid-19 in the country.
The US government had issued a Level 4 travel advisory for India when the country was reeling under the second wave of coronavirus
“Your risk of contracting Covid-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with an FDA authorised vaccine. Before planning any international travel, please review the CDC’s specific recommendations for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers,” it said.
Besides India, the travel recommendations to Pakistan have also been eased from Level 4 to Level 3.
The US government had issued a Level 4 travel advisory for India when the country was reeling under the second wave of coronavirus.
While the CDC issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Pakistan due to Covid-19, indicating a moderate level of the pandemic, the State Department maintained Level 3 risk for US citizens travelling to the country due to terrorism.
“Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism and sectarian violence. Exercise increased caution in Pakistan due to Covid-19. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory,” the State Department notification said.