World Aug 28 China to stop requiring negative COVID-19 test from incoming travelers By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press
Health Jan 05 As COVID-19 surges in China, U.S. begins testing more travelers As COVID-19 surges in China, the U.S. is expanding its traveler surveillance program, an early warning system for detecting new variants. By Laura Ungar, Shelby Lum, Associated Press
World Dec 30 France, Spain to require negative COVID tests for China passengers France says it will require negative COVID-19 tests of all passengers arriving from China and is urging French citizens to avoid nonessential travel to China. By Associated Press
Health Dec 28 Travelers from China must test for COVID-19 starting next week, U.S. announces Beginning Jan. 5, all travelers to the U.S. from China will be required to take a COVID-19 test no more than two days before travel and provide a negative test before boarding their flight. The testing applies to anyone 2… By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press
World Dec 27 Japan to require COVID testing for all visitors from China Japan will require COVID-19 tests for all visitors from China as a temporary emergency measure against the surging infections there after Beijing largely abandoned its "zero-COVID" policy. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Jun 10 U.S. to end COVID-19 test requirement for incoming international travelers By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the spread of the… Continue reading
Mar 29 Biden budget calls for future investments in health care as COVID aid runs out By Laura Santhanam President Joe Biden's budget aims to "leave no American behind" on health care, but people who are uninsured already face costs as COVID money expires. Continue reading
Jan 12 Democrats balance keeping schools open against confronting teachers’ unions By Nicholas Riccardi, Collin Binkley, Associated Press Nearly two years into a pandemic that shows no signs of waning, Democrats are speaking out against COVID-19 school closures, recognizing a rising anger among parents worried that their kids are falling behind. Continue reading
Jan 12 White House promises 10 million COVID-19 tests will be sent to schools By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is increasing federal support for COVID-19 testing for schools in a bid to keep them open amid the omicron surge. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 8:13 COVID hospitalizations reach record high as the White House rushes to ramp up testing During Tuesday's congressional hearing about the pandemic, there were tough criticisms of the Biden administration and the lack of available testing. Biden has announced plans to ramp up the response, from requiring insurers to pay for rapid at-home testing to… Continue watching