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The United States has implemented new entry restrictions on those traveling from mainland China in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.
The restrictions ban most foreign nationals from entering the United States if they have been in China in the past 14 days. They also require mandatory quarantines for U.S. citizens, green card holders, and their immediate family members returning from Hubei Province and health screening for U.S. citizens, green card holders and immediate family members returning from other parts of the Chinese mainland. The United States has canceled visa appointments this week at the U.S. embassy and consulates in China.
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Background: The coronavirus causes flu-like symptoms and double pneumonia. Thousands of people in China have been infected and some travel-related cases in the U.S. have been detected. The World Health Organization designated the outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern, and a number of countries are moving to impose travel and immigration restrictions to stop the virus from spreading. The U.S. State Department last week urged Americans not to travel to China, and several U.S. airlines followed up by canceling flights to and from mainland China. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing the entry ban on Friday.
BAL Analysis: The measures represent a dramatic escalation in the U.S. response to coronavirus. Those planning travel between the U.S. and China are urged to reconsider their plans. Employers and visa applicants in both China and the U.S. should expect continued delays. Employers must be prepared to be flexible with employee schedules and start dates. The response to the coronavirus is evolving rapidly, and BAL will alert clients to additional changes or restrictions as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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