The travel warnings are intended to prevent COVID-19 from spreading as health officials in Washington state announced the first U.S. death from the virus.
Breaking News: President Trump announced new restrictions on travelers in Iran, and further coronavirus screenings on those coming from South Korea and Italy https://t.co/G8CAstMrc9
— The New York Times (@nytimes) February 29, 2020
The U.S. is banning travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus and elevating travel warnings to regions of Italy and South Korea. Vice President Mike Pence announced the changes as President Trump provided an update on the virus. https://t.co/wq3LvEG17i
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 29, 2020