Coronavirus trump halts travel from europe to us
On March 11, 2020, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would be suspending all travel from Europe to the US for 30 days, effective at midnight on Friday, March 13, 2020. The ban applied to most European countries, including the Schengen Area, which consists of 26 countries that have abolished border controls.
The decision was made in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had been rapidly spreading across the globe. At the time, the US had reported over 1,000 cases of COVID-19, and the number of cases was increasing rapidly.
The travel ban did not apply to the UK, Ireland, and other non-Schengen European countries, which were not part of the ban. Additionally, the ban did not apply to US citizens or permanent residents, who were still allowed to return to the US.
The ban was met with criticism from some European leaders, who argued that it was too broad and would cause unnecessary disruption to travel and trade. However, many public health experts and officials supported the decision, citing the need to slow the spread of the virus.
The travel ban was later extended to include the UK and Ireland, and was eventually lifted on June 15, 2020, as the pandemic began to slow down in the US.
Here are some key details about the travel ban:
- Effective date: March 13, 2020, at midnight
- Duration: 30 days
- Applies to: Most European countries, including the Schengen Area
- Exceptions: US citizens, permanent residents, and certain categories of travelers, such as diplomats and military personnel
- Not applicable to: UK, Ireland, and other non-Schengen European countries
- Later extended to: UK and Ireland
- Eventually lifted: June 15, 2020