Nope, Not a Road Trip!
Hey globetrotters, you might want to put your passport on the shelf right now. The CDC has slapped a Level 4, Very High warning on a fresh batch of destinations that are sounding the alarm for the global pandemic.
The Top 12 “Not-So-Fun” Countries
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Singapore
- Ecuador
- Kosovo
- Philippines
- Paraguay
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Today, the CDC’s scary Level 4 list swelled to nearly 130 countries and territories.
A fresh wave added Anguilla, French Guiana, Moldova, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the very high tier.
US State Department Goes Extra Hard
Not to be outdone, the State Department upgraded Mexico—and a handful of its buddies—into the Do Not Travel zone (Level 4).
More Countries on the “Avoid” List
Since middle of December, the US has kept adding over 60 more countries to the “stay away” inventory, all because the Omicron variant keeps proving itself a clever troublemaker.
Travel Warnings for the “High” Crowd
The CDC also nudged 11 nations into Level 3—High—specifically urging unvaccinated folks to steer clear of non-essential travel:
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- Comoros
- French Polynesia
- The Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea‑Bissau
- Honduras
- Liberia
- Nepal
- Oman
So, with roughly 53 countries perched on the high level, it’s a good time to check whether your dream trip aligns with the current recommendations.
The Middleman
Sixteen countries sit in Level 2 (Moderate) or Level 1 (Low). 40 others hover in the “unknown” spot—think of them as the travel equivalent of that friend who’s always “maybe” about anything.
One Sports‑Giant Move
In a kicker, the US had a quick change of heart and saw fit to lift travel restrictions from eight Southern African nations, including South Africa, which had been on hold since November amid Omicron worries.
So if you were eyeing a beach getaway or a jungle safari, double‑check those lists and maybe set a date for next year when the situation’s a bit clearer.
