In some places, tighter rules reverse the freedoms given to fully vaccinated travelers. Many countries have targeted their response specifically against travel to/from southern Africa, others, like France, the United Kingdom and the United States have applied changes to a much broader group of travelers, and in some cases, to all travelers.
The tightening of travel restrictions may prove to be temporary, should Omicron prove to be less serious than initially feared. If the concerns about Omicron are realized, the return of some restrictions could become more enduring and widespread.
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