Trump suspends travel from europe over coronavirus

You're referring to a significant event in the COVID-19 pandemic!

On March 11, 2020, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would be suspending all travel from Europe for 30 days, effective at midnight on March 12, 2020. The ban applied to most European countries, including the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

The decision was made in response to the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Europe, which had become a major hotspot for the virus. At the time, the US had reported over 1,000 cases of COVID-19, and the number was expected to rise.

The travel ban did not apply to US citizens or permanent residents returning to the country, but it did apply to foreign nationals who had been in Europe during the previous 14-day period. The ban also did not apply to certain categories of travelers, such as diplomats, military personnel, and certain humanitarian workers.

The suspension of travel from Europe was a significant step in the US government's efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, and it was widely covered in the media. However, it was also criticized by some as being too broad and potentially causing economic harm to the US and European economies.

It's worth noting that the travel ban was later extended to include the UK and Ireland, and it was eventually lifted on May 11, 2020, as the pandemic began to slow down in Europe.