Donald Trump extends European coronvarius travel ban to include UK and Ireland

The United States is broadening its European coronavirus travel ban to include the United Kingdom and Ireland, President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday.

The White House had previously declared a travel ban to Europe, with the exception to the U.K. and Ireland – but that changes as of Monday.

Vice President Mike Pence confirmed the ban begins midnight Monday EST.

Banning flights from the UK will be part of the latest efforts to stop the spread of the killer virus:



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