The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that the fee for travelers intending to visit the United States with an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) has increased.
Effective on May 26, 2022, the ESTA travel promotion fee was increased from $10 to $17, in addition to a $4 operational charge.
The good news is individuals with an approved ESTA do not have to re-apply for up to two years.
Entering the USA Now Costs More
Over 650 Children Impacted by Mysterious Acute Hepatitis
The World Health Organization (WHO) latest report revealed the number of children impacted by the 'acute hepatitis of unknown etiology' increased by over 100% in May 2022.
Published on May 27, 2022, the WHO's Outbreak at a Glance confirmed 650 probable cases of acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children had been reported to the WHO from 33 countries in five WHO Regions between April 5th and May 26th.
Furthermore, 99 additional cases are pending classification.
The WHO stated, 'The actual number of cases may be underestimated.'