Americans must not be involved in the reopening of the EU.
James Martin / CNET
Americans could be denied entry into European Union countries that reopen their borders COVID-19 Lock after a Tuesday report from the New York Times. U.S. visitors may be blocked due to the country’s inadequate response to the pandemic, the report said. The United States has the highest number of COVID-19 cases more than 2 million, according to Johns Hopkins University tracking numbers.
This ban would allegedly place Americans alongside tourists from Brazil and Russia who have the second highest and third highest number of cases. There are more than 9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide.
European nations have been reported to choose between two possible lists that allow who can be approved. It depends on how well a nation is dealing with the pandemic. China is on both lists, according to The Times. The US is reportedly excluded from both.
With few exceptions, travelers outside the EU had been banned from visiting these nations since March when the outbreak spread. A final call to reopen the borders is expected to be made early next week before the EU reopens on July 1st.
While European nations have largely curbed the virus outbreak, the number of cases in the United States continues to increase in many countries. A ban on US travelers would have a significant economic impact as many Americans travel to Europe for work, school, and tourism. The call to exclude the United States would not be final, however, as the EU is reportedly reviewing the list every two weeks based on updated information on infection rates.
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