omicron December 20, 2021 10:34 am Israel Bans Travel to US, 9 Other Countries Amid Omicron Spread Israeli ministers Monday agreed to ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant. US & World Videos 1:31 CDC recommends updated Covid shot for everyone ages 6 months and up 2:39 New COVID variant known as Eris causing rise in cases, experts say 2:05 Federal Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Ends After More Than 3 Years 2:05 After More Than 3 Years, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Coming to an End 0:35 WHO: COVID Is No Longer a Global Health Emergency