The AP reported on Friday that Afghan refugee flights to the United States have been halted due to “unspecified health concerns”
Unspecified health concerns halt US-bound flights of Afghan evacuees from two key countries, reports @AP.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) September 10, 2021
The halt will reportedly “have a severe impact on the evacuation operation”:
The U.S. has halted all U.S.-bound flights of Afghan evacuees from two main bases overseas for unspecified “health safety concerns.” In a document seen by @AP, U.S. officials warn that will have a severe impact on the evacuation operation. https://t.co/002XILmcmJ
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 10, 2021
Another “L” for Team Biden:
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the Biden-Harris administration is a complete disaster. https://t.co/SbhU97Tlw8 pic.twitter.com/KAoz4nE5nS
— 🍑 Peaches & Disobedience (@NewYearsDani) September 10, 2021
Fox News is reporting that it’s due to “four cases of measles among Afghans who recently arrived in the U.S.”:
NEW: White House press secretary confirms that Afghan flights have been halted "at the request of CDC and out of an abundance of caution" because of four cases of measles among Afghans who recently arrived in the US.
— Adam Shaw (@AdamShawNY) September 10, 2021
And:
Fox News first reported earlier this week that Fort McCoy in Wisconsin had confirmed a case of the measles.https://t.co/DT399FPs96
— Adam Shaw (@AdamShawNY) September 10, 2021
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