The United States of America has improved the travel advisory for India, lowering it from the highest Level 4 to Level 3. Level 4 means no travel and Level 3 means urges citizens to reconsider travel. The country has also removed travel recommendations on Pakistan from Level 4 to Level 3.
The improvement of the travel advisories for India and Pakistan by the State Department on Monday comes in an acknowledgement of the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the region. The state department said on Monday that 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.
It further said, “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,” “Reconsider travel to India due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to crime and terrorism,” CDC added.
The latest travel advisory replaces the one issued on May 5 that had placed India in the Level 4 category. They further said, “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,”
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