BREAKING NEWS: Biden administration is considering forcing all travelers returning to the US to quarantine for SEVEN DAYS to curb spread of COVID omicron variant - and may FINE people who flout it Biden is considering whether to mandate a seven-day quarantine for all travelers returning to the U.S. Travelers would not be able to forego the quarantine, even with a negative Covid test, and could be fined for flouting it It would be the first time a federal fine is linked to quarantine or testing measures for U.S. travelers By Brian Stieglitz For Dailymail.Com Published: 00:14 GMT, 1 December 2021 | Updated: 00:23 GMT, 1 December 2021 Viewcomments The Biden administration is considering whether to force all travelers returning to the U.S. to quarantine for seven days to curb the spread of the potentially dangerous omicron variant – and may fine those who refuse, three federal health officials told the Washington Post. Travelers would not be able to forgo the potential quarantine mandate, even with a negative Covid test. It comes as Biden deliberates his winter Covid strategy and would be the first time federal fines are linked to quarantine and testing measures for U.S. travelers. Biden's tentative plan would also require everyone entering the country to be tested one day before boarding flights, regardless of their vaccination status or country from which they’re leaving. Another requirement could force all travelers to get tested again within three to five days of arrival. Biden is considering whether to mandate a seven-day quarantine for all travelers returning to the U.S. Developing story, check back for updates. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility