US Advises Against Travel to China... Travel to Wuhan Prohibited

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The United States has advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to China. Travel to Wuhan City and Hubei Province, the origin of the novel coronavirus infection known as 'Wuhan Pneumonia,' has been banned.

On the 27th (local time), the travel alert issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State Department for China is a Level 3 alert, the second highest of four levels. It means reconsidering travel plans. For Wuhan City and Hubei Province, the highest Level 4 travel ban has been imposed, indicating a very high risk.

The State Department reminded that the Chinese government has implemented strict movement control measures in the Wuhan area and that entry and exit restrictions for Hubei Province could be imposed at any time, emphasizing the need to prepare in advance for any possible travel restrictions.

Additionally, it advised consulting a doctor before traveling to China and avoiding contact with sick individuals locally. It warned that elderly people in poor health are at a higher risk of contracting serious illnesses. It also recommended avoiding contact with animals, animal markets, and animal products such as uncooked meat, which have been identified as sources of the novel coronavirus.

The State Department urged that if symptoms such as coughing or high fever occur within 14 days after traveling to China, one should immediately seek medical attention or contact health authorities.

Meanwhile, the U.S. government plans to operate a charter flight on the 28th to evacuate its citizens stranded in Wuhan.

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