As we approach three years after the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, California airports have loosened their restrictions. Since June, for instance, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer demand proof of a negative COVID test or recovery from visitors entering the United States, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status.
However, the virus is still circulating, and an outbreak may occur this winter. COVID cases and hospitalizations started to increase at the beginning of December, with two new strains, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, dominating infections nationwide. If you are flying into or out of California, these are the most recent airport regulations regarding the coronavirus. Check if your airline and destination have additional travel restrictions.
Are masks necessary at airports today?
No longer are masks necessary at airports. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Transportation Security Administration, as of April, transit hubs do not need masks, although face coverings are recommended in interior public transportation environments. Following a court ruling in Florida that the CDC does not have the jurisdiction to compel masks in public transportation, the agencies revoked the masking order.
What are the prerequisites for flying?
No longer are tests necessary for passengers. Instead, testing is recommended for local and international travel by the CDC. To facilitate contact tracing, all passengers will be required to disclose their contact information to their airline before to boarding.
Non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. immigrants entering the United States must provide evidence of immunisation.
According to the CDC, vaccination is deemed complete if the following conditions are met:
Children, diplomats, and members of the United States Armed Forces might be excluded from this requirement. What do California airports suggest? Los Angeles International Airport meets the CDC’s COVID safety requirements.
The Sacramento International Airport does not need masks. It is suggested that passengers verify with their airlines on particular COVID safety rules. American Airlines and Jet Blue, for instance, adhere to CDC recommendations. San Francisco International Airport: SFO follows CDC travel warnings by not requiring pre-departure testing and requiring non-citizen and non-immigrant passengers to provide evidence of immunization to enter the United States. What questions do you have regarding living in Sacramento?
