Employees or travellers who believe they have been in contact with someone who has contracted COVID-19 should contact their health care provider. Employees or travellers who test positive for COVID-19 should consult a physician and follow the instructions of their health care provider and local health department. If you are not vaccinated and are traveling to or from an Orange List state, you should be tested 1-3 days before you start your trip and again 3-5 days after you return to Chicago. Given the volatility of daily data reporting and the disruption caused by the addition of a neighbouring country to travel advisories, neighbouring states are considered on a case-by-case basis. Starting in November 2021, fully vaccinated travelers from the EU, UK, and other countries will be allowed to return to the US. A National Interest Exemption (NIS) is no longer required; New H1-B, H2-B, J and L visas have been available since April. The CRPD recommends that individuals follow all CDC recommendations for international travel, which can be found here. Travelers Aid Chicago is a social agency based in O`Hare. It provides advice, support and advocacy to passengers during the journey. Professional staff in the cabins (T1, T2 and T5) and in the main office (T2) can help with crisis intervention information as well as social services for travelers and visitors. Volunteers are also available to assist passengers at O`Hare International Airport.

READ MORE The Transportation Security Administration continues to adjust its security measures during the global COVID-19 pandemic. We have created this website to provide resources and information to assist passengers travelling during this time. TSA is prepared to meet the current and future security needs of the nation`s transportation systems and remains committed to keeping travelers and our frontline employees healthy and safe. Vaccinated travellers are advised to be tested again 3 to 5 days after arrival. Complete immunization is defined as at least two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series, or at least two weeks after receiving a single dose dose COVID-19 vaccine. Fully vaccinated travellers should monitor their health status 14 days after travel, and if they notice symptoms that may be consistent with COVID-19, they should self-isolate pending clinical assessment and COVID testing. You should also continue to follow all recommended protective measures, including wearing a mask when traveling on planes, buses, trains or other public transport, hand hygiene and avoiding crowds. While safety is a top priority for the TSA, the health and safety of our employees and the traveling public is of paramount importance to us.

The TSA continues to be in close contact with medical professionals, the CDC, and various government agencies as we continue to fulfill our important mission. Here are some adjustments the TSA has made to security checks to make the security screening process more secure. The federal government currently has the following guidelines for international travellers to the United States. The TSA has 3,274 employees infected with COVID-19. These people stay home to ensure the safety of the travelling public. Since the pandemic began, the TSA has had a total of 15,644 federal employees test positive for COVID-19. 12,370 employees recovered and 33 sadly died after contracting the virus. We have also been informed that two testing providers have died from the virus. Check if your destination has any travel restrictions. If your destination requires certain travel documents, don`t forget to bring a completed copy to the airport.

Note: Citizens of Canada and Bermuda visiting the United States for temporary travel generally do not require a non-immigrant visa. The TSA is committed to informing the public about airport locations where TSA employees or screening providers have tested positive for COVID-19. The table below lists the airports where confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed and the deadline for the last employee to test positive. It does not include TSA employees or contractors who do not operate at the airport and have little or no interaction with the public. Passengers who believe they have been in contact with an infected person in the past 14 days should follow CDC recommendations for travel-related exposure. Click here to see a comparison of travel numbers at TSA checkpoints (current year vs. previous year/same day of the week). Children and minors are generally not exempt when testing requirements apply. The TSA has implemented procedures to increase social distancing and reduce direct contact between our employees and the traveling public whenever possible, without compromising safety. Adjustments include increasing the distance between passengers when entering the security queue and throughout the screening process, visually reminding of appropriate distances on checkpoint floors and opening more lanes where possible to reduce time spent in the queue.