Paris (CNN) The United States has reopened its borders to vaccinated international travelers, ending a 20-month travel ban at the same moment Europe is battling a surge of Covid-19 cases that has pushed the continent back into the epicenter of the pandemic. Fully vaccinated travelers from 33 countries -- including the United Kingdom and much of Europe -- can now enter the US without needing to quarantine, provided they have proof of vaccination and a negative viral test. Europe is in the grip of a fresh wave of coronavirus cases, with the World Health Organization last week warning the region is once again "at the epicenter" of the pandemic. Some travelers wondered if this was a window of opportunity to see loved ones before another Covid-19 wave in Europe shut them off from the world again. Amid the uncertainty over another wave in Europe, he said: "I don't know if the borders will be closed again another time."

Source: CNN November 09, 2021 07:00 UTC