On January 25, 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation that continued travel bans Trump put into place in 2020 due to COVID-19. These travel bans include the continued suspension of entry of travelers from the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Brazil, China, and Iran. Along with extending the current travel bans, President Biden has also added South Africa to the list of countries. Before leaving office, former president Trump wanted to lift these bans, but unfortunately President Biden did not allow it. The current travel bans will continue as of January 26, 2021, whereas the suspension of South Africa will be effective on January 30, 2021. This proclamation will stay in effect until terminated by the president.
