CDC Travel Restrictions
The CDC and State Department are continuously issuing and revising travel advisories and restrictions. Older adults and travelers with underlying health issues should avoid situations that put them at increased risk from more severe disease. This entails avoiding crowded places, avoiding non- essential travel such as long plane trips, and especially avoiding embarking on cruise ships.
Level 3 Widespread sustained (ongoing) transmission and restrictions on entry to the United States:
- Europe - Level 3 Travel Warning
- China - Level 3 Travel Warning
- Iran - Level 3 Travel Warning
- South Korea - Level 3 Travel Warning
- Malaysia - Level 3 Travel Warning
- United Kingdom and Ireland - Level 3 Travel Warning
- Cruise Ship Travel - Level 3 Travel Warning
- Brazil - Level 3 Travel Warning
- Israel - Level 3 Travel Warning
- Canada - Level 3 Travel Warning
- Australia - Level 3 Travel Warning
- Japan - Level Three Travel Warning
- Thailand - Level Three Travel Warning
- Turkey - Level Three Travel Warning
- Chile - Level Three Travel Warning
- Pakistan - Level Three Travel Warning
Level 2 Global sustained (ongoing) community transmission:
- Key Points:
- Sustained community spread of respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) is occurring globally. Some countries have widespread sustained spread.
- Older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for severe disease.
- Travelers should avoid contact with sick people and wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Travelers should monitor their health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning from travel.
- Travelers that are sick with fever, cough, or have trouble breathing should stay home and call ahead before seeking medical care.