US bars travelers from China amid coronavirus emergency

The United States declared a public health emergency and will deny entry to foreign nationals who have recently traveled to China to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The U.S. will subject returning American citizens from Hubei province to mandatory quarantine, while non-U.S. citizens with recent travel history to China will be barred from entry.

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, prompting stricter global containment efforts.

China criticized the U.S. travel restrictions, calling the move 'mean' and contrary to WHO recommendations.

Several other countries, including Russia and Singapore, have also implemented travel advisories, flight restrictions, or visa suspensions for travelers from China.

Airlines are canceling or reducing flights, and many governments are evacuating their citizens from the affected Hubei province.

The United States is consolidating all flights from China to seven designated airports and has quarantined 195 evacuated Americans.

The coronavirus outbreak is expected to have significant global economic repercussions, with major corporations already reporting supply chain disruptions and production halts.