
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its international travel recommendations on Monday, relaxing previous COVID-19 risk assessments.
Previously, the CDC's "Level 4" risk designation applied to destinations with "very high" levels of COVID-19 transmission. On Sunday, 89 countries and territories were listed in this category, with the CDC advising, "Avoid travel to these destinations. If you must travel to these destinations, make sure you are fully vaccinated before travel."