U.S. puts Mauritius on Level 4 list (High level of COVID-19)

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday advised Americans against travel to Mauritius, citing COVID-19 concerns.

The CDC now lists 84 destinations at “Level 4: Very High” classification, including nearly all of Europe. The State Department on Monday also added Mauritius to its “Level Four: (Very High Level of COVID-19) Do Not Travel” advisories.

“Avoid travel to Mauritius. If you must travel to Mauritius, make sure you are fully vaccinated before travel,” it said.

“Because of the current situation in Mauritius, even fully vaccinated travelers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants.”

“Travelers should follow recommendations or requirements in Mauritius, including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet apart from others,” it warned.

The White House has repeatedly said it is reviewing the African travel restrictions on a regular basis to determine if they should be lifted.