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[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The U.S. government is reportedly considering measures to block the entry of citizens suspected of having the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) into the country.
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The New York Times (NYT) reported on the 10th (local time) that President Donald Trump is reviewing a plan to temporarily prohibit U.S. citizens or permanent residents suspected of COVID-19 infection from returning to the United States from abroad.
So far, the U.S. has restricted the entry of foreigners to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, it has not blocked the entry of Americans until now, but plans to pursue measures to block entry even for Americans in the future.
According to the report, the White House has requested relevant agencies to submit opinions on this plan. It is known to have been communicated to the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among others.
The document assigned by the White House to the related departments for review reportedly does not specify how long suspected COVID-19 infected individuals would be barred from entering the U.S.
Regarding this, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security declined to comment, while the CDC stated that it is verifying related information.
The NYT noted that under current regulations, it is uncertain whether there are provisions allowing the blocking of U.S. citizens' entry due to infectious diseases.
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However, the draft includes a clause stating, "The CDC may prohibit the entry of U.S. citizens or permanent residents under very limited conditions when there is a public health necessity and the restriction is time-limited."
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