US issues 'do not travel' advisory for China

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

All your coronavirus travel questions answered

On Thursday, the rapid outbreak of coronavirus prompted the U.S. State Department to issue a level 4 travel advisory ("Do not travel&quot – its most severe warning – for the entire country of China, one week after it did so for Hubei Province, where the virus' epicenter, Wuhan, is located.

The move followed the World Health Organization's decision to declare coronavirus, which Chinese officials say has been diagnosed in 9,800 people and killed 213 , a global health emergency.

In the State Department's advisory, the agency notes: "Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice," and recommends that those currently in China "consider departing using commercial means."

USA TODAY has pulled together answers to questions travelers may have about traveling during the outbreak.

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[saidsimplesimon]

1. Why the rush? (snark)

The dimwits in charge, appointed by the chief germaphobe, why worry?