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US travel ban extends to UK, Ireland; Trump eyes US limits

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Posted at 2:26 PM, Mar 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-14 14:26:27-04

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will broaden its European travel ban, adding Britain and Ireland to its list.

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Trump says he's considering imposing restrictions on travel within the U.S. to areas hit hard by the coronavirus spread.

Under the restrictions on European travel, American citizens, green card holders and others are still allowed to return home to the U.S., but will be funneled to 13 airports and be subjected to health screenings and quarantine orders.

Trump is urging people not to travel unless they have to.

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