“The policy was implemented in light of extraordinarily high Covid-19 caseloads and multiple variants circulating in India,” a White House official said.
The administration will issue a 212(f) order restricting entry into the US for foreign nationals who have been in India within the previous 14 days, a source familiar with the move said. Airlines have been told of the decision, the source said.
The new policy will take effect at 12:01 am ET Tuesday.
The policy won’t apply to American citizens, lawful permanent residents or other people with exemptions. As with all international travelers,…
