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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] On the 3rd (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he is closely monitoring South Korea, Italy, and Japan regarding additional measures such as travel bans due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and will make a decision at an appropriate time.

President Trump made these remarks while meeting with reporters as he departed the White House to visit the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in response to questions about whether travel bans (cut off) with South Korea and Italy are being considered.

He said, "We are closely watching Italy. We are closely watching South Korea, and even Japan," adding, "We will make the right decision at the right time."

When asked if other countries are being considered for travel bans, he replied, "Right now, these are the hot spots."

Additionally, President Trump mentioned that while more restrictions on international travel may be implemented, domestic travel restrictions are not being considered. On the same day, the ninth COVID-19 death occurred in the United States. Most of the outbreaks and deaths in the U.S. have occurred in Washington State.

During his visit to the NIH, when reporters asked if he would visit Japan and Italy, President Trump responded, "If it were necessary, I would have done so."

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