The U.S. State Department advised the public to avoid travel to other countries as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep around the globe.
The department placed all international travel under a Level 4 advisory. In an alert, the department wrote, “In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.”
Last week, the department placed international travel at a Level 3 restriction, advising all passengers to “reconsider international travel.”
[Click here for complete coronavirus coverage]
“Many countries are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines, closing borders, and prohibiting non-citizens from entry with little advance notice,” the department said.
It continued, “Airlines have canceled many international flights and several cruise operators have suspended operations or canceled trips. If you choose to travel internationally, your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite timeframe.”
