President Trump on Saturday further restricted travel from Iran and advised American citizens not to travel to specific regions in Italy and South Korea in response to the coronavirus.
Vice President Pence announced the new steps alongside Trump and other U.S. health officials at a White House briefing with reporters on Saturday afternoon.
Pence said Trump had authorized a ban on foreign nationals who have traveled to Iran in the last 14 days. The State Department is also working with the Italian and South Korean governments to enhance screenings in those countries of individuals traveling to the U.S.
Pence also said the State Department has raised the travel advisory on specific regions in South Korea and Italy to the highest level, warning Americans not to travel there.
Read more at The Hill.
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