At this stage in a global outbreak—with the U.S. reporting more than 1,300 cases—experts said travel restrictions have little impact and can even be harmful, slowing medical supplies and deterring international cooperation
WASHINGTON—The travel restrictions on Europe that President Trump announced this week are likely to have limited impact on the spread of the new coronavirus within the U.S., though domestic containment measures could delay the spread of the disease, experts said.
Targeted travel restrictions can have the greatest impact when they are imposed early, before a disease has reached the country blocking foreigners from entering. At this stage in a global outbreak—with the U.S. reporting more than 1,300 cases as of Thursday—experts...
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