US to require negative tests for international fliers

The Centers for Disease Control said that travelers entering the US on international flights will be required to present a negative coronavirus test, effective Jan. 26. The decision was praised by airlines: “US airlines have been strong advocates for a national testing standard set by the federal government,” Airlines for America said. Airlines continue to advocate for current entry restrictions on travel from the UK, Europe and Brazil to be eliminated. United Airlines added: “As the first airline to offer COVID customer testing, we know it is key to unlocking international borders and safely reopening global travel.”