TRAVEL TIPS:CORONAVIRUS
The novel coronavirus broke out in Wuhan, China thisDecember. The virus is highly contagious, and causespneumonia like symptoms that have resulted in aroughly 2% death rate among those who havecontracted the virus. So far, there is no cure. The virus is more likely to effect those with preexistingconditions; the median patient age is between 49 and56. Roughly three times as many people as have diedhave been completely recovered.
U.S. citizens in need of emergency assistance should contact theAmerican Citizens Services (ACS) unit at the nearest U.S.
Embassy or Consulate.
The Virus
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After the outbreak, China swiftly implementedlock-downs and other security measures tominimize people's movement within China. Countries around the world restricted travel toChina and several blocked foreigners travelingfrom China altogether in hopes of containing thevirus. Additionally, many commercial airlinestemporarily halted operations to China, making itdifficult to leave the country.
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State Department Travel Advisory for China: Level 4
CDC Advisory China: Level 3
World Health Organization: Emergency Status
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Were you were recently in Chinaor in contact with someone inChina? Do you feel sick with afever, cough, or have difficultybreathing? Call ahead and explain yoursymptoms and recent travelbefore going to the doctor's officeor emergency room.
Avoid contact with sick people.Avoid animals (alive or dead).Wash your hands often with soapand water or use alcohol basedhand sanitizer that uses 60%alcohol.CDC does not recommend theuse of face masks among thegeneral public.As with many sicknesses,strengthening your immunesystem with good sleep and stresscontrol is the best defense.
The United States has placedmainland China at a Level 4, indicatingU.S. citizens should not travel to Chinadue to the coronavirus.
U.S. citizens can travel from mainlandChina to the United States as long asthey remain quarantined for 14 daysupon arrival. However, foreign citizenswill not be allowed to travel to the USfrom mainland China.
These restrictions do not apply toHong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan.
State Department: Do NotTravel to China
Countries throughout the worldhave reported cases of thecoronavirus. However, none compare to theseverity of the outbreak in China.The U.S. has no coronavirusrelated travel restrictions for anyarea other than mainland China.
