BREAKING UPDATE—Trump travel rules to be reversed by Biden!! Spokesperson @jrpsaki says Biden “does not intend to lift these restrictions on 1/26. In fact, we plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel in order to further mitigate spread of #COVID19.” 
2) Earlier, Trump issued a proclamation lifting COVID-19 travel restrictions barring entry to the US of foreign nationals from the UK, Ireland, much of Europe, and Brazil effective January 26 at 12:01 am.
3) Trump, who once bragged about his “great” travel bans to stop #COVID19, now lifts his restrictions on foreign nationals from UK 🇬🇧 Ireland 🇮🇪, much of EU, and Brazil (origins of all the #B117 and #P1 variants, where they are rampant). No lifting on China🇨🇳 travel restrictions.
4) "Accordingly, the Secretary has advised... leaving in place the restrictions applicable to People's Republic of China and Islamic Republic of Iran. I agree with the Secretary that this action is the best way to continue protecting Americans.” says Trump. (HT @saraecook)
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