‘Get it right’: Pompeo mulls China travel ban over coronavirus outbreak

Published January 29, 2020 9:15pm ET



President Trump’s administration is considering banning travel to China due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

“Well, look, the State Department constantly evaluates risk to travelers,” Pompeo told reporters on Wednesday during a flight to London. “That includes travel advisories that could encompass a wide range of things, including banning travel. All of those things will constantly be under consideration.”

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