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Gov. Charlie Baker Says Biden's Air Travel Restrictions Are 'The Right Move'

BOSTON (CBS) - Gov. Charlie Baker tweeted out that he supports President Joe Biden's decision to restrict air travel from southern Africa due to a new COVID-19 variant Omicron, calling it "the right move" on Friday.

On Friday, President Joe Biden restricted air travel from South Africa and seven other countries, which is to take effect on Nov. 29. In a statement released by the White House, he also urged Americans to get vaccinated or, if they are vaccinated, to get a booster shot. Biden tweeted that the restrictions are precautionary until there is more information.

In his tweet, Baker also urged people to get vaccinated or to get a booster shot.

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