Trump Undergoes COVID Test... UK Travelers Face Entry Restrictions

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The United States will impose entry bans on travelers coming from the United Kingdom and Ireland starting from the 16th. President Donald Trump underwent testing for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) amid controversy.

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According to CNN and other outlets, on the 14th (local time), President Donald Trump attended a press briefing of the COVID-19 Task Force (TF) meeting held at the White House and said, "We are considering including the United Kingdom and Ireland in the list of countries subject to entry bans."

In response, Vice President Mike Pence, head of the TF, confirmed that the entry ban will be expanded to include the United Kingdom and Ireland starting at midnight on the 16th. Vice President Pence explained, "The existing entry restrictions applied to Europe will now also include the United Kingdom and Ireland."

President Trump also raised the possibility of travel restrictions on areas within the United States where COVID-19 is spreading.

President Trump revealed that he had undergone a COVID-19 test. The test was conducted on the evening of the 13th, and the results are expected within 1 to 2 days. President Trump stated, "I also underwent a fever screening, and the results were normal."

At a press conference declaring a national emergency the previous day, when questions about COVID-19 testing persisted, President Trump finally announced that he would get tested. He had been under pressure to take the test due to direct and indirect contact with individuals who had tested positive for COVID-19.