Coronavirus UK: Which countries have BANNED Britons entering amid COVID-19 outbreak?
CORONAVIRUS is spreading around the world, with more than 169,000 cases globally. Countries are locking down their borders in a bid to stop the spread - but which countries have banned Britons entering?
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As coronavirus cases are continuing to grow around the world, countries are imposing travel restrictions in the hopes of stopping further spread of the virus. More than 100 countries are impacted by coronavirus, and now multiple border closures have been implemented.
In the UK there are 1,391 cases of coronavirus, spread across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Each day the number of infected is increasing, and further measures are to be announced on Monday as the UK aims to delay the spread until the warmer summer months.
These could include the self-isolation of those over 70-years-old, an age group most at risk from COVID-19.
The elderly may have to self-isolate for up to four months.
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Gatherings of more than 500 people could also be banned, as the Government ramps up its response to the outbreak.
Which countries have BANNED Britons entering amid COVID-19 outbreak?
As countries close their borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus, British tourists are finding their holidays cancelled and flights rescheduled.
One of the most recent countries to impose border restrictions is Germany, which has 5,813 cases of coronavirus.
The German government has imposed temporary border checks on its land borders with France, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Denmark from 8am on Monday, 16 March.
Anyone travelling without a good reason for doing so will not be allowed entry into Germany.
Those commuting and goods will not be affected, however.
Several other countries have also implemented these measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, with Italy and Spain issuing lockdowns.
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List of countries with entry restrictions
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- United States
- Malta
- Croatia
- New Zealand
- Ukraine
- Czech Republic
- Latvia
- Denmark
- Australia
- Iran
- Bhutan
- Sri Lanka
- Vietnam
- China
- South Korea
- The Maldives
- India
- Israel
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Kiribati
- Solomon Islands
- Papua New Guinea
- North Korea
- Benin
- Comoros
- Marshall Islands
- Gabon
- Uganda
- Jamaica
- Colombia
- Morocco
- Portugal
- Norway
- Albania
- Ecuador
- Estonia
- Paraguay
- Singapore
- Myanmar
- Libya
For travel advice pertaining to a specific country, you can visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website here.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice for travelling during the coronavirus outbreak is as follows
Check travel advice for your destination regularly and sign-up to email alerts.
Make sure you can access money to cover emergencies and unexpected delays. Take more than one means of payment with you
Be prepared to follow the advice of local authorities abroad. Be ready to comply with local isolation or quarantine requirements, and to rely on the local health system
Read the details of your travel insurance carefully, and check that you are covered. Contact your insurer if you are uncertain
Contact your airline, travel company, cruise line or other transport and accommodation providers to check for any coronavirus-related changes
Make sure you have enough medication with you in case you are abroad longer than planned
Decide if you, and those you may be travelling with, can manage logistical and financial disruption to your travel
Arrange extra support for family members, dependents or pets who may need care if you are abroad longer than planned