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US urges citizens to reconsider foreign travel over virus
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Americans should reconsider foreign
travel because of the spreading new coronavirus, the State Department said
late Wednesday.
“The Department of State advises US citizens to reconsider travel abroad
due to the global impact of COVID-19,” it said in a statement.
“Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks
and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and
border restrictions.
“Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported
may restrict travel without notice,” the State Department said.
The advisory followed a nationally televised address earlier in the evening
by President Donald Trump, who suspended travel from Europe to the United
States for 30 days.
The global “Level Three” advisory represents the second-highest tier on a
four-point scale.
The US had placed China at the maximum Level Four early this year when it
barred entry to foreigners who had been in China.
BSS/AFP/FI/ 1018 hrs