US travel advisory list surpasses 80 due to omicron surges

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When it comes to global travel, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has four levels of COVID-19 risk advisories for countries: low, moderate, high and very high. Omicron surges have put many more countries into that level-four category, meaning that US travelers should avoid going there, and if they must, make sure they’re fully vaccinated. One of the latest places to join the ranks this week is located very close to home: Canada. The World’s Carol Hills has more.

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