Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced a bill on Sept. 30 that would require travelers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a negative test for the CCP virus, or proof of a full recovery from the virus before embarking on domestic air travel. Feinstein said in a statement that her “U.S. Air Travel Public Safety Act” would ward off a potential COVID-19 surge during the holiday travel season. Studies have shown that vaccines don’t necessarily prevent transmission of the virus amid “breakthrough” cases being reported, although federal health officials have said that vaccines protect against the development of severe cases and hospitalization. “Ensuring that air travelers protect themselves and their destination communities from this disease is critical to prevent the next surge, particularly if we confront new, more virulent variants of COVID-19,” Feinstein said. “This bill complements similar travel requirements already in place for all air passengers–including Americans–who fly to the United …
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