EU Takes U.S. Off Safe Travel List

The US has been removed from the EU's safe travel list due to exceeding the COVID-19 case threshold of 75 new cases per 100,000 people over two weeks. This decision follows a rise in US hospitalizations surpassing 100,000.

Why is the US no longer on the EU's safe list for travel?

• As a result of a natural disaster.

• Owing to a change in EU policy.

• Because of a trade dispute.

• Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.

What is the maximum number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people allowed for a country to be on the EU's safe list?

• 150 cases

• 100 cases

• 75 cases

• 50 cases

Over what time period is the COVID-19 case threshold measured for the EU's safe list?

• Two weeks

• Three months

• One week

• One month

What was the hospitalization number that contributed to the US surpassing the EU's threshold?

• 125,000

• 100,000

• 75,000

• 50,000

What happens when a country surpasses the EU's COVID-19 case threshold?

• It is removed from the safe list.

• It receives financial aid.

• It is given a warning.

• It is required to increase testing.