Joseph Robinette Biden

“ Based on developments with respect to the variants and the continued spread of the disease, CDC has reexamined its policies on international travel and, after reviewing the public health situations within the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe) , the Republic of Ireland, the Federative Republic of Brazil, and the Republic of South Africa, has concluded that continued and further measures are required to protect the public health from travelers entering the United States from those jurisdictions. ”

“ Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The Federal Government must act swiftly and aggressively to combat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) . The national emergency caused by the COVID–19 outbreak in the United States continues to pose a grave threat to our health and security. As of January 20, 2021, the United States had experienced more than 24 million confirmed COVID–19 cases and more than 400,000 COVID–19 deaths. ”

“ Scope of Suspension and Limitation on Entry.
Section 1 of this proclamation shall not apply to: any lawful permanent resident of the United States; any noncitizen national of the United States; any noncitizen who is the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; any noncitizen who is the parent or legal guardian of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is unmarried and under the age of 21 ”