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COVID-19 Testing Waivers for travel to U.S.

Waivers to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when extraordinary emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s health and safety, and testing cannot be completed before travel.  There are no waivers available for individuals who test positive for COVID-19.  Individuals—or air carriers ...
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By | 28 January, 2021 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Algiers

Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)          Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19.      Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must ...
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By | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, Notification

High-Level U.S. Government Delegation Arrives in Algeria

High-Level U.S. Government Delegation Arrives in Algeria Senior U.S. government officials arrived in Algiers on Wednesday, January 6 to discuss bilateral and regional issues with Algerian leaders including Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum, Minister of Finance Aymen Benabderahmane, and Minister of Commerce Kamel Rezig.  Leading the American delegation are Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, ...
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By | 10 January, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases

“Andi Hulm” Contest

Official Andi Hulm Contest Rules “Andi Hulm” Contest  (Open:  November 29th to December 29th, 2020) Three randomly selected participants will win laptop computers.    Platforms The contest will be announced on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram; however, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram are not partners or sponsors of the contest.   How to Enter Complete the survey at: The ...
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By | 29 November, 2020 | Topics: News

U.S. Embassy Highlights Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Algeria

U.S. Embassy Highlights Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Algeria The U.S. Embassy in Algiers is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and diversifying the economy in Algeria and has a cadre of programs aimed at doing so, according to remarks made by Gautam Rana, the Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy during a Tuesday morning virtual conference on entrepreneurship ...
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By | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases

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