January 19, 2021

Biden Rejects Trump’s Move To Lift Coronavirus Travel Bans For Europe, Brazil-Politico

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's team rejected a move Monday by outgoing President Donald Trump to lift coronavirus restrictions for European and Brazilian travelers. Trump had announced he was rescinding the entry bans effective January 26 — six days after Biden takes office — because of new testing requirements for international flights set to kick in that day. Biden transition spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Twitter, however, that upon the advice of its medical team, the incoming administration "does not intend to lift these restrictions." Politico, 01/19/2021