CDC current outbreak list for travelers is warning travelers about visiting countries because of the corona virus. Here’s the US government’s guidance for Americans.
The US State Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued travel notices for countries affected by the novel corona virus.
As of February 24th, the corona virus had killed at least 2,760 people and infected more than 81,000. While the vast majority of cases and deaths are in China, the virus has spread to 41 countries.
The US State Department has issued its most severe threat-level warning for China, strongly recommending that all US citizens avoid traveling to the country.
The US State Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued travel notices to inform Americans about health problems that might affect their safety abroad.
Because of the outbreak of the novel corona virus both government agencies have issued multiple health warnings for affected countries. As of Wednesday, cases of the virus had been reported in at least 41 countries, with China hit the hardest.
The US State Department uses four levels of safety guidance to let Americans know what to expect from traveling to affected countries, from Level 1: Exercise normal precautions to Level 3: Do not travel.
The CDC’s guidelines range from Level 1: Practice usual precautions to Level 3: Avoid all nonessential travel.
Here are travel precautions and guidelines the US government has issued for countries affected by the corona virus.
According to CDC current outbreak list, if traveling to any areas where disease transmission is present, the CDC’s recommends that Americans:
- Avoid sick people
- Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth without washing your hands
- Wash your hands often
The CDC has issued travel guidance for six countries and territories because of the corona virus:
- China (Level 3)
- South Korea (Level 3)
- Japan (Level 2)
- Italy (Level 2)
- Iran (Level 2)
- Hong Kong (Level 1)
- Vietnam (Level 1)
The CDC cautions that any travelers returning from one of these areas who feel sick with a fever, cough, or shortness of breath should immediately seek medical help, call ahead before going to the doctor, avoid travel, avoid contact with others, and exercise increased sanitation.
The agency explained: Community spreads means people have been infected with the virus, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected. At this time, the extent of virus spread is not sustained or widespread enough to meet the criteria for a travel health notice.”
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