US govt extends travel restrictions to UK and Ireland

US travel restrictions will be expanded to individuals coming from the UK and Ireland as the coronavirus continues to disrupt the industry in ways that seemed unimaginable just days ago. President Donald Trump advised March 14 that ”it’s going to happen“ and the measure was subsequently confirmed by VP Mike Pence. The expansion comes 3 days after the US govt said it would be stopping foreign visitors from much of continental Europe from entering the country for 30 days beginning March 13. The expanded restrictions for the UK and Ireland are expected to apply to this group as well. US citizens and permanent residents are permitted to return to the country under the ban, but must enter the US via one of 13 “gateway airports” where they will be medically screened. <br/>
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https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/us-government-extends-travel-restrictions-to-uk-and-ireland/137270.article
3/14/20