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Japan to ban foreigners who have visited COVID-19 hotspots in S. Korea

South Korean tourists gather after returning from Israel at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, February 25, 2020. /AP Japan is planning to ban the entry of foreigners who h

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Czech Republic warns against travel to N. Italy

The Czech Foreign Ministry on Monday issued a travel alert, advising Czechs to avoid traveling to regions in northern Italy where outbreaks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have occurred. Coronavi

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Iraq's first coronavirus case is a student from Iran

An Iranian student who entered Iraq prior to the country's travel ban on Iran has been confirmed to have coronavirus, according to a statement by Iraq’s Ministry of Hea

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Afghanistan reports its first confirmed novel coronavirus case

Afghanistan reported its first confirmed novel coronavirus case on Monday, the country's health ministry announced.Ferozuddin Feroz, the minister of public health, told a press conference in Kabul on

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Chinese advised against traveling to U.S.

The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday issued a travel safety alert advising Chinese tourists to raise their safety awareness and avoid traveling to the United States. The ministry sai

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DPRK quarantines 380 foreigners in fight against coronavirus

Pyongyang state media reported on Monday that the country has quarantined about 380 foreigners in efforts to fight against the novel coronavirus, which has claimed more than 2,440 lives globally.As o

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New travel restrictions take effect in U.S.

01:41 U.S. President Donald Trump's extended travel ban is now in effect. People from four countries are now barred from moving to the U.S. Additional restrictions are in place for peo

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WHO-led team in China to travel to Wuhan

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that the WHO-led team of international experts currently in China to investigate the novel coronavirus outbreak will travel to China's central

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Iraqi Airways suspends flights with Iran over Coronavirus

The Iraqi authorities said on Thursday that Iraqi Airways had suspended its flights with Iran as part of health measures to curb spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID

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China reports 48-pct drop in railway trips during holiday

China's railway passenger trips during the Spring Festival travel rush this year declined 48.3 percent year on year amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, official data

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U.S. travel ban causes concern among the Nigerian community

02:19 A travel ban by the Trump administration is causing concern among the Nigerian community in the US.For now, US authorities won't issue visas that can lead to permanent residency

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Hong Kong reports 57th confirmed case, 2nd cured case of COVID-19

The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) in Hong Kong has increased to 57, while a second patient has been cured and discharged from the

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China releases 14,000 tonnes of pork from state reserves

China on Friday released 14,000 tonnes of pork from its central reserves in a bid to ensure market supply amid efforts to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak, accordi

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UN Security Council extends ban on illicit oil exports from Libya

The Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to extend the ban on the illicit export of petroleum, including crude oil and refined petroleum products, till April 30, 2021. Resolution 2509 wo

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Novel coronavirus infection cases rise to 38 in Hong Kong

The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection in Hong Kong increased to 38 on Monday, according to the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Departm

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Yale University dean talks about coronavirus travel ban

00:47 The U.S. has temporarily banned foreign nationals who have visited China from entering the country, with a few exceptions. This means that many Chinese students who traveled back

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JetBlue commits to going carbon neutral

03:14 Time now for our special segment On the Move- where we take a look at the business of travel and tourism. We're focusing on sustainable tourism- especially since global travel ha