The U.S. Department of State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a message reminding all travelers that, beginning January 26, all passengers two years of age or older must provide proof of negative testing or recovery from the Chinese Communist virus (Wuhan virus, New Coronavirus) before they can enter the United States. The order applies to both foreign nationals and U.S. citizens.
According to the official website of the U.S. Department of State on Friday (Jan. 25), U.S. citizens should reconsider non-essential travel plans abroad. Following the implementation of this order, those who must travel abroad should carefully consider the following issues:
You may have difficulty obtaining a virus test in a timely manner.
Timely access to virus testing and the wait Time to get test results vary widely around the world. Check the U.S. Embassy website for information on virus testing for your planned destination. Do you have any plans to ensure that you will get a test result that will meet this latest requirement in order to get Home on time?
You may test positive and then you will have to stay abroad
Many people infected with the CCP virus have no symptoms and do not realize that they are carrying the virus. If you test positive, you will not be able to return home as planned. If you can’t go home for a few weeks, what are your plans for this? Where will you live? How will you pay for your stay?
You may have difficulty getting health care or financial assistance.
Travelers should be aware that the availability and quality of medical care varies around the world and that private (U.S.) health insurance may not cover expenses incurred while traveling abroad. Will your health insurance pay for your hospitalization or other medical expenses while abroad? Do you have travel insurance that covers being transferred to the U.S. after receiving medical treatment, and does it include COVID-19 (Chinese Communist Virus) infection?
The U.S. Department of State and the CDC continue to strongly advise U.S. citizens to reconsider their travel plans abroad and to postpone all non-essential travel. If you must travel abroad, you should check the State Department’s travel advisories for your destination at Travel.State.gov and participate in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (http://STEP.state.gov) to obtain important updates from the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate to get important and up-to-date information. You should purchase travel insurance that includes medical coverage to be sent back to the U.S. if you become ill.
We also urge those considering travel abroad to revisit the CDC’s country-specific travel recommendations and their general guidance during the CCA virus outbreak, which can be found at https://www.CDC.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index. html. U.S. citizens overseas should also pay close attention to guidance from their local public health and immigration authorities.
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