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On January 6th, before we knew that China's pneumonia outbreak was due to an emerging coronavirus, the CDC Issued a Level 1 (Watch) Travel Notice For Unidentified Pneumonia - Wuhan, China.
Two days ago (Jan 2st) we saw the CDC Elevate China Travel Advisory To Level 2 - Practice Enhanced Precautions.Today, in light of the lockdown of Wuhan China and surrounding cities, the CDC has raised their travel advisory to the highest level.
Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan, China
Key Points
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Wuhan, China.
There is an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
Chinese officials have closed transport within and out of Wuhan, including buses, subways, trains, and the international airport.
Preliminary information suggests that older adults and people with underlying health conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease from this virus.
The situation is evolving. This notice will be updated as more information becomes available.
What is the current situation?
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Wuhan, China. In response to an outbreak of respiratory illness, Chinese officials have closed transport within and out of Wuhan, including buses, subways, trains, and the international airport.(Continue . . . )
Information for travelers to other parts of China is available at wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/china.
