Biden Restricts Travel From 8 African Countries Over COVID-19 Variant

President Joe Biden speaks during an announcement in Washington on Nov. 22, 2021. Susan Walsh/AP Photo

The United States will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other African countries on Monday, Nov. 29, in a bid to control the spread of the new COVID-19 variant.

A proclamation from President Joe Biden said travel will be curbed from Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Malawi in addition to South Africa.