This comes as the US is witnessing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases.
The Hill: State Dept warns Americans traveling abroad to 'make contingency plans'
The State Department warned on Thursday that Americans who are traveling abroad “should make contingency plans” as countries around the globe grapple with rising numbers of COVID-19 cases spurred by the omicron variant.
"U.S. citizens who do choose to travel internationally should make contingency plans, as they may have to remain in a foreign country longer than originally planned, which will be at their own expense," the department said in a media note.
"The Department recommends international travel insurance with coverage for COVID-related trip cancellation and medical benefits," it added.
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Update: US's "Make Contingency Plans" Warning For Americans Travelling Abroad (NDTV).
WNU Editor: The US State Department is adding more countries to its highest-risk category for travel. .... CDC moves 3 more European destinations to its highest travel risk category (CNN).