The CDC is warning travelers about visiting 5 countries because of coronavirus. Here's the US government's guidance for Americans.

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• The US State Department and CDC have both issued travel notices for countries affected by the Wuhan coronavirus.
• As of Monday, the coronavirus has killed at least 2,600 people and infected more than 80,000 people in 35 countries worldwide.
• The US State Department has issued the most severe threat-level warning for China, and strongly recommends that all US citizens avoid traveling to the country.
• Here's the US government's guidance for countries that have reported cases of the virus.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

The US State Department and CDC issue travel notices to inform Americans about current health problems that may impact their safety abroad.

Due to the increased outbreak of the new coronavirus, the two government agencies have both issued multiple health warnings for affected countries. As of Monday, cases of the virus have been reported in 35 countries, with China hit the hardest.

 

It's important to check these travel warnings before going abroad. The US State Department uses four levels of safety guidance to let Americans know what to expect from traveling to affected countries, from Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, to Level 4: Do not travel. The CDC's guidelines range from Level 1: Practice usual precautions, to Level 3: Avoid all non-essential travel.

Here are travel precautions and guidelines the US government has issued for countries impacted by the coronavirus.

Cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported in 35 countries.

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If traveling to any areas where disease transmission is present, the CDC recommends that Americans:

• Avoid sick people
• Try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth without washing your hands
• Wash your hands often

Business Insider's Aria Bendix also compiled a useful guide on how to protect yourself from the virus while traveling.

The following countries and territories have increased guidance from the CDC:

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• China
• South Korea
• Japan
• Italy
• Hong Kong
• Iran

The CDC cautions that if any traveler returning from one of these areas feels sick with a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, they should immediately seek medical help, call ahead before going to the doctor, avoid travel, avoid contact with others, and exercise increased sanitation.

The following countries or territories have reported cases of the coronavirus but the CDC has not issued specific travel notices for them:

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• Afghanistan
• Australia
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Cambodia
• Canada
• Egypt
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• India
• Iraq
• Israel
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Malaysia
• Nepal
• Oman
• Philippines
• Russia
• Singapore
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• United Arab Emirates
• UK
• US
• Vietnam

In some cases, the US embassies in these places have issued further guidance. You can check for that on the State Department's website, and some alerts are linked above.

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