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Anthony FauciAnthony FauciTravel industry readies for disappointing Christmas Fauci urges people to wear masks even if family members get vaccinated Fauci tells children: 'I vaccinated Santa Claus myself' MORE, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, said Monday that he would not recommend suspending flights from the United Kingdom over a more infectious coronavirus strain detected in southern England.

The U.S. should “without a doubt keep an eye on it,” but “we don’t want to overreact,” Fauci told CNN.

"Follow it carefully, but don't overreact to it," he added.

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Adm. Brett Giroir, the White House coronavirus testing czar, also told CNN that travel restrictions came up during a discussion late Sunday with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert RedfieldRobert RedfieldCDC panel recommends people 75 and older, certain front-line essential workers be next in line for vaccine CDC panel votes to recommend Moderna vaccine for emergency use The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Mastercard - Congress slogs toward COVID-19 relief, omnibus deal MORE.

"I think we're waiting for CDC kind of recommendations. Last night, talking to Dr. RedfieldRobert RedfieldFauci warns against 'overreacting' to new strain, advises against banning UK flights House panel subpoenas for Azar, Redfield CDC documents CDC panel recommends people 75 and older, certain front-line essential workers be next in line for vaccine MORE, there was not a recommendation for that. Again, every hour we get more information. I think, as we have done and we need to do, we need to listen to the best experts," Giroir said Monday morning.

Asked later if restrictions are on the table, Giroir replied: "I think everything is possible. We just need to put everything on the table, have an open scientific discussion and make a best recommendation.” 

Fauci’s and Giroir’s comments come as numerous European nations have announced restrictions on travel to and from the U.K. in light of the new strain. Other countries imposing restrictions or bans include Argentina, France, Canada, Ireland, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, Estonia, Poland, Norway, Turkey and Latvia.

New York Gov. Andrew CuomoAndrew CuomoBirx traveled over Thanksgiving weekend after warning Americans to limit celebrations to household NYC advances bill protecting fast food workers from being fired without valid reason On The Money: Sweeping COVID-19, spending deal hits speed bumps | Deal set to include smaller stimulus checks, jobless benefit support | Biden, Powell praise progress toward agreement MORE (D) and New York Mayor Bill de BlasioBill de BlasioVaccination is not entire answer to COVID-19 New York City investigation finds NYPD used excessive force during George Floyd protests NYC advances bill protecting fast food workers from being fired without valid reason MORE (D) have both called on the federal government to ban travel from the U.K. as well.

“Why don’t we act intelligently for a change?” Cuomo asked during a press briefing Monday, echoing an earlier statement from his office. “Why don’t we mandate testing before people get on the flight or halt the flights from the U.K. now? Many other countries have done this.”

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