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Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels this week to India, a country only a few months removed from a terrifying COVID-19 surge of more than 400,000 reported daily cases. India’s May experience is also a reminder of the risks to Americans traveling abroad during a persistent pandemic, mutating virus and sluggish global vaccine rollout. “The Department continues to strongly recommend U.S. citizens reconsider travel abroad, and postpone their trips if possible,” said Department of State spokesperson. “Our ability to provide consular and other services may be hindered by local health conditions.” In late May, Ian Brownlee, the acting assistant secretary...
