On September 15, 2020 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) will publish an announcement that it will terminate arrival
restrictions applicable to certain international flights starting
on September 14, 2020. The original restrictions, aimed to deter
the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within the
United States announced between February and May, 2020 funneled
travelers from 31 countries, including People's Republic of
China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), Iran, United Kingdom,
Ireland, Brazil, and the 26 countries within Europe's Schengen
Area to a limited number of U.S. airports.
The U.S.-bound flights carrying passengers who had visited the
designated countries within the past 14 days have been required to
land at a limited set of 15 U.S. airports equipped with increased
public health resources conducting enhanced entry screening.
Starting today, international flights will no longer be directed to
the designated airports and enhanced