U.S. State Department Elevates ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory After Coronavirus Outbreak

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The U.S. State Department has increased its travel advisory due to the recent coronavirus outbreak.

CNN reports the State Department has issued a warning on Thursday advising travelers not to visit China due to the coronavirus outbreak. The statement says travelers should be prepared for restrictions to be in effect without notice and if they are currently in China should leave immediately.

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“Do not travel to China due to novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China.
Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Commercial carriers have reduced or suspended routes to and from China. Those currently in China should consider departing using commercial means.”
A woman from Illinois has become the first person to person case to spread the coronavirus after infecting her husband. The death toll in China has increased to 213 amid the State Department’s warning.
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