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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 51 (from laksa199)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa051.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-travel-advice\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-travel-advice\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/coronavirus-travel-advice","crawl_time":1775380142,"first_indexed_time":1746574914,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,cnn!www,\/travel\/article\/coronavirus-travel-advice s443","src_root_hash":"2312100192101524051","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Travel and coronavirus: Everything you need to know | CNN","meta_descriptions":["With cases spiking in locations around the world, drastic measures are being taken in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"CNN\n — \nCountries around the world have imposed sweeping travel bans and advisories to stem the spread of coronavirus within their borders and beyond.\nLast week, the United States limited nonessential travel across its\nborders with Mexico\nand\nCanada\nand raised its global travel warning for Americans to the highest level, advising citizens to avoid all international travel.\n“In countries where commercial departure options remain available, US citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period,” the\nUS State Department advisory\nwarns.\nNonessential travel to the European Union\nwas also banned by the European Council last week for 30 days.\nThe United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has also advised against all nonessential international travel for 30 days.\nThe increased restrictions follow the United States’\nEurope travel ban\n, announced on March 11, that bars US entry to foreign nationals who have visited much of Europe in the previous 14 days.\nFlights have been drastically reduced and widespread closures of public areas are in effect. Italy, France and Spain are under lockdown, and the residents of several US states, including California and New York, are under stay-at-home orders.\nTravel advisories and bans\nThe US State Department’s global travel advisory is at its highest level – Level 4: Do Not Travel. Americans are advised to avoid all international travel.\nA detailed country-by-country list of advisories\nis available on the State Department website.\nThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has its own\nlist of travel advisories\nposted online. The CDC has advised older adults and other higher-risk groups to\n“stay home as much as possible.”\nCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau\non March 13\ntold Canadians to curtail nonessential travel outside of the country.\nCanada\nand the\nUnited Kingdom\nare among many other other nations that have issued travel warnings for high-risk destinations.\nIn addition to the United States’ Europe travel ban, the restricted US-Canada and US-Mexico borders and restrictions imposed by the US on arrivals from Iran and China, the European Union has closed its external borders for 30 days.\nMany other nations have banned certain arrivals, closed borders or suspended visas.\nIf you are traveling, make sure that your destination has not restricted your arrival before embarking, keeping in mind that the situation is evolving quickly and new restrictions are likely.\nAll travelers should avoid contact with sick people and clean their hands frequently.\nFlight cancellations and increased flexibility\nAirlines have scrambled to adapt operations to travel bans and a staggering drop in global demand.\nAmerican Airlines is implementing a “phased suspension”\nof additional international long-haul flights through May 6. The move will reduce international capacity by 75% year over year. Details of its international route changes are\nposted on the airline’s website.\nUnited Airlines\nhas posted details of its safety measures, rebooking waivers and more online.\nDelta Air Lines also has a\nhub of information online\nrelated to the impacts of coronavirus, including\ndetails on change-fee waivers\ngood for travel in March or April and for tickets booked in March.\nAir France\n,\nKLM\nand other carriers across the globe have also implemented schedule changes and flexible rebooking policies.\nGlobally, airlines have slashed flights amid the outbreak, with many suspending service to hard-hit countries such as China and Italy. They’ve also slashed domestic service and other routes following a precipitous drop in air travel.\nTravelers with upcoming bookings should look for advisories and instructions posted on carriers’ websites.\nAmtrak\nhas deeply cut some rail service in the US because of a drop in demand. Amtrak is waiving change fees on all existing or new train reservations made before April 30.\nAirline cleaning efforts and traveler hygiene\nAirlines have bumped up their sanitation efforts to stem the virus’ spread, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted\nguidance on aircraft cleaning\n.\nDelta Air Lines\nstarted using a fogging technique in February “with a highly effective, EPA-registered disinfectant” on flights arriving in the United States from Asia and has expanded that procedure more widely.\nWhile disinfecting is helpful, frequent hand washing is among a traveler’s best defenses, infectious disease experts say.\n“Even if there is virus in the inanimate environment, it’s not going to jump off the seat and bite you in the ankle,” says Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine in Vanderbilt University’s division of infectious diseases.\n“You’ve got to touch it, and then touch your nose or your mouth. So it’s those hands we have that are the important intermediary. And that’s where I would put the emphasis,” he said.\nWash or sanitize your hands after touching surfaces in airports and planes.\n“Hand sanitizers are great. So are antiseptic hand wipes, which you can also use to wipe down armrests, remote controls at your seat and your tray table,” said travel medicine specialist Dr. Richard Dawood.\nThe CDC advises washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be used when soap and water are not available.\nForeign nationals who have visited China, Iran and much of Europe in the past 14 days are barred from entering the United States.\nIreland and the United Kingdom and 26 countries in the Schengen Area are affected by the Europe ban.\nThe 26 Schengen Area countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.\nEnhanced screening is in effect in for American citizens and legal permanent residents returning to the US from the designated high-risk countries and those travelers are required to arrive through the following 13 US airports:\n> John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York\n> Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois\n> San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California\n> Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington\n> Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaii\n> Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), California\n> Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia\n> Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia\n> Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey\n> Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas\n> Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan\n> Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)\n> Miami International Airport (MIA)\nPrincess Cruises has suspended\nglobal operations\nfrom March 12 to May 10, and\nRoyal Caribbean\n,\nNorwegian\nand\nCarnival\nhave suspended outbound cruises for about a month.\nViking is temporarily\nsuspending operations of river and ocean cruises\nfrom March 12 to April 30.\nVirgin Voyages has postponed the maiden voyage of its first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, until August.\nHurtigruten\n, which is known for its sailings in the Nordic region (including the Norwegian fjords), has suspended all sailings effective through the end of April.\nThe US State Department issued an advisory on March 8 warning against cruise travel.\n“US citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship,” the warning reads.\nCruise website Cruise Critic is regularly\nupdating its website with information\nand links to individual cruise line policies.\nVacation rental and hotel booking waivers\nVacation rental giant Airbnb has\nexpanded its extenuating circumstances policy\n, allowing refundable cancellations for most travelers.\nAll reservations made before March 14, with check-in dates from March 14 through April 14, qualify for penalty-free cancellations. Both hosts and guests may choose to cancel the booking.\nRental company Vrbo has not offered Covid-19-related exceptions but recommends that travelers reach out to homeowners to request fee-free cancellation.\nMarriott International\nhotel company has outlined penalty-free cancellation for rooms, including those that were pre-paid, up to 24 hours prior to arrival for changes and cancellations made by April 30.\nHilton Hotels has\na similar policy.\nCheck with your hotel about modified cancellation and booking policies.\nJen Rose Smith, Francesca Street, Katia Hetter, Maureen O’Hare, Stacey Lastoe and Christina Zdanowicz contributed to this story.","attrs_markdown":"Thank You\\!\n\nYour effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much appreciated.\n\nClose\n\nAd Feedback\n\n[Destinations](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/destinations)\n\n[Food & Drink](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/food-and-drink)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/news)\n\n[Stay](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/stay)\n\n[Video](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/videos)\n\n[More]()\n\n[Destinations](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/destinations)   [Food & Drink](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/food-and-drink)   [News](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/news)   [Stay](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/stay)   [Video](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/videos)\n\n[Watch](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/watch)   [Listen](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/audio)\n\nSubscribe\n\nSign in\n\nMy Account\n\n- [Settings](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/account\/settings)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/newsletters)\n- [Topics you follow](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/follow?iid=fw_var-nav)\n- [Sign out](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/coronavirus-travel-advice)\n\nYour CNN account Sign in to your CNN account\n***\nSign in\n\nMy Account\n\n- [Settings](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/account\/settings)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/newsletters)\n- [Topics you follow](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/follow?iid=fw_var-nav)\n- [Sign out](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/coronavirus-travel-advice)\n\nYour CNN account Sign in to your CNN account\n***\n[Listen](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/audio)   [Watch](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/watch)\n***\nEdition\n\n[US](https:\/\/us.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n\n[International](https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n\n[Arabic](https:\/\/arabic.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n\n[Español](https:\/\/cnnespanol.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n\nEdition\n\n- [US](https:\/\/us.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n- [International](https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n- [Arabic](https:\/\/arabic.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n- [Español](https:\/\/cnnespanol.cnn.com\/?hpt=header_edition-picker)\n***\n[Destinations](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/destinations)\n\n[Food & Drink](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/food-and-drink)\n\n[News](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/news)\n\n[Stay](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/stay)\n\n[Video](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/videos)\n***\nFollow CNN Travel\n\nDownload the CNN App\n***\n\n- [US](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us)\n  - 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(AP Photo\/Chris O'Meara)](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200318192817-02-crowded-florida-beaches-coronavirus.jpg?q=x_3,y_250,h_1403,w_2494,c_crop\/w_250)\n\nVideo Ad Feedback\n\nShelter-in-place explained\n\n02:47\n\nNow playing\n\n• Source: [CNN](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/)\n\n![https:\/\/twitter.com\/thechungsta\/status\/1239707252065525762](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200316235859-01-coronavirus-flight-held-passenger-exposed.jpg?q=x_0,y_186,h_1125,w_1999,c_crop\/w_250)\n\nVideo Ad Feedback\n\nDelta passenger claims coronavirus exposure\n\n02:28\n\nNow playing\n\n• Source: [CNN](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/)\n\n![03 KLM Boeing 747](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200316141451-03-klm-boeing-747.jpg?q=x_0,y_0,h_2268,w_4030,c_fill\/w_250)\n\nVideo Ad Feedback\n\nBeing on a ghost flight\n\n01:22\n\nNow playing\n\n• Source: [CNN](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/)\n\nSee more videos\n\nCNN\n\n—\n\nCountries around the world have imposed sweeping travel bans and advisories to stem the spread of coronavirus within their borders and beyond.\n\nLast week, the United States limited nonessential travel across its [borders with Mexico](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/20\/politics\/us-mexico-border\/index.html) and [Canada](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/17\/politics\/us-canada-suspend-travel\/index.html) and raised its global travel warning for Americans to the highest level, advising citizens to avoid all international travel.\n\n“In countries where commercial departure options remain available, US citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period,” the [US State Department advisory](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/ea\/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html) warns.\n\n[Nonessential travel to the European Union](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/17\/europe\/europe-shuts-its-borders-to-stop-coronavirus-intl\/index.html) was also banned by the European Council last week for 30 days.\n\nThe United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has also advised against all nonessential international travel for 30 days.\n\n[Related article Here's everything you need to know about social distancing](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/21\/health\/social-distancing-coronavirus-faq-wellness-trnd\/index.html)\n\nThe increased restrictions follow the United States’ [Europe travel ban](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/11\/politics\/donald-trump-coronavirus-statement\/index.html), announced on March 11, that bars US entry to foreign nationals who have visited much of Europe in the previous 14 days.\n\nFlights have been drastically reduced and widespread closures of public areas are in effect. Italy, France and Spain are under lockdown, and the residents of several US states, including California and New York, are under stay-at-home orders.\n\n[Related article Airbnb further expands its coronavirus response, hosts complain, Vrbo makes no change](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/airbnb-coronavirus-global-policy-change\/index.html)\n\n## Travel advisories and bans\n![Travelers are trying to figure out what to do next.](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200317145019-munich-airport-march-17.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)\n\nTravelers are trying to figure out what to do next.\n\nChristof Stache\/AFP via Getty Images\n\nThe US State Department’s global travel advisory is at its highest level – Level 4: Do Not Travel. Americans are advised to avoid all international travel.\n\n[A detailed country-by-country list of advisories](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories.html\/) is available on the State Department website.\n\nThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has its own [list of travel advisories](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/index.html) posted online. The CDC has advised older adults and other higher-risk groups to [“stay home as much as possible.”](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/06\/health\/coronavirus-older-people-social-distancing\/index.html)\n\n[Related article Virus creates world's longest passenger flight](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/coronavirus-worlds-longest-flight\/index.html)\n\nCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeauon March 13told Canadians to curtail nonessential travel outside of the country.\n\n[Canada](https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories) and the [United Kingdom](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice) are among many other other nations that have issued travel warnings for high-risk destinations.\n\nIn addition to the United States’ Europe travel ban, the restricted US-Canada and US-Mexico borders and restrictions imposed by the US on arrivals from Iran and China, the European Union has closed its external borders for 30 days.\n\nMany other nations have banned certain arrivals, closed borders or suspended visas.\n\nIf you are traveling, make sure that your destination has not restricted your arrival before embarking, keeping in mind that the situation is evolving quickly and new restrictions are likely.\n\nAll travelers should avoid contact with sick people and clean their hands frequently.\n\n[Related article Coronavirus: Which countries have travel bans?](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/coronavirus-travel-bans\/index.html)\n\n## Flight cancellations and increased flexibility\n![Delta is among the many airlines that have slashed service globally.](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200304132746-delta-tarmac-jfk.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)\n\nDelta is among the many airlines that have slashed service globally.\n\nSpencer Platt\/Getty Images North America\n\nAirlines have scrambled to adapt operations to travel bans and a staggering drop in global demand.\n\n[American Airlines is implementing a “phased suspension”](http:\/\/news.aa.com\/news\/news-details\/2020\/American-Airlines-Announces-Additional-Schedule-Changes-in-Response-to-Customer-Demand-Related-to-COVID-19-031420-OPS-DIS-03\/default.aspx) of additional international long-haul flights through May 6. The move will reduce international capacity by 75% year over year. Details of its international route changes are [posted on the airline’s website.](http:\/\/news.aa.com\/news\/news-details\/2020\/American-Airlines-Announces-Additional-Schedule-Changes-in-Response-to-Customer-Demand-Related-to-COVID-19-031420-OPS-DIS-03\/default.aspx)\n\n[United Airlines](https:\/\/hub.united.com\/united-coronavirus-covid19-safety-update-2645397564.html) has posted details of its safety measures, rebooking waivers and more online.\n\nDelta Air Lines also has a [hub of information online](https:\/\/news.delta.com\/) related to the impacts of coronavirus, including [details on change-fee waivers](https:\/\/news.delta.com\/need-change-your-travel-were-offering-simple-rebooking-options-without-change-fees) good for travel in March or April and for tickets booked in March.\n\n[Air France](https:\/\/www.airfrance.us\/US\/en\/common\/page_flottante\/hp\/news-air-traffic-air-france.htm?_ga=2.55758571.1965588900.1584042462-500263711.1584042462&_gac=1.254786042.1584042462.Cj0KCQjwu6fzBRC6ARIsAJUwa2Tzvv_ieD1GgxEvPks92M3R_icRN6nABrHU7G0KK3Zwfsgra_etyLcaAuUdEALw_wcB), [KLM](https:\/\/www.klm.com\/travel\/us_en\/prepare_for_travel\/up_to_date\/flight_update\/index.htm) and other carriers across the globe have also implemented schedule changes and flexible rebooking policies.\n\n[Related article US airline industry seeks about \\$50 billion in federal help](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/16\/business\/us-airlines-federal-bailout\/index.html)\n\nGlobally, airlines have slashed flights amid the outbreak, with many suspending service to hard-hit countries such as China and Italy. They’ve also slashed domestic service and other routes following a precipitous drop in air travel.\n\nTravelers with upcoming bookings should look for advisories and instructions posted on carriers’ websites.\n\n[Amtrak](https:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/planning-booking\/policies\/coronavirus.html) has deeply cut some rail service in the US because of a drop in demand. Amtrak is waiving change fees on all existing or new train reservations made before April 30.\n\n[Related article It was like flying private: The surreal experience of getting back to the US on one of a KLM 747's final flights](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/klm-747-amsterdam-to-new-york-city-final-flight\/index.html)\n\n## Airline cleaning efforts and traveler hygiene\nAirlines have bumped up their sanitation efforts to stem the virus’ spread, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted [guidance on aircraft cleaning](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/quarantine\/air\/managing-sick-travelers\/ncov-airlines.html).\n\n[Delta Air Lines](https:\/\/news.delta.com\/updated-delta-responds-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak) started using a fogging technique in February “with a highly effective, EPA-registered disinfectant” on flights arriving in the United States from Asia and has expanded that procedure more widely.\n\n[Related article What airlines are doing to sanitize planes](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/airplane-hygiene-coronavirus\/index.html)\n\nWhile disinfecting is helpful, frequent hand washing is among a traveler’s best defenses, infectious disease experts say.\n\n“Even if there is virus in the inanimate environment, it’s not going to jump off the seat and bite you in the ankle,” says Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine in Vanderbilt University’s division of infectious diseases.\n\n“You’ve got to touch it, and then touch your nose or your mouth. So it’s those hands we have that are the important intermediary. And that’s where I would put the emphasis,” he said.\n\nWash or sanitize your hands after touching surfaces in airports and planes.\n\n“Hand sanitizers are great. So are antiseptic hand wipes, which you can also use to wipe down armrests, remote controls at your seat and your tray table,” said travel medicine specialist Dr. Richard Dawood.\n\nThe CDC advises washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be used when soap and water are not available.\n\n## US airport screening\nForeign nationals who have visited China, Iran and much of Europe in the past 14 days are barred from entering the United States.\n\nIreland and the United Kingdom and 26 countries in the Schengen Area are affected by the Europe ban.\n\nThe 26 Schengen Area countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.\n\nEnhanced screening is in effect in for American citizens and legal permanent residents returning to the US from the designated high-risk countries and those travelers are required to arrive through the following 13 US airports:\n\n\\> John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York\n\n\\> Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois\n\n\\> San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California\n\n\\> Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington\n\n\\> Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaii\n\n\\> Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), California\n\n\\> Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia\n\n\\> Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia\n\n\\> Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey\n\n\\> Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas\n\n\\> Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan\n\n\\> Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)\n\n\\> Miami International Airport (MIA)\n\n## Cruise line suspensions\n![Golden Princess was anchored off New Zealand on Sunday. Some passengers were undergoing health testing.](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200315172508-01-golden-princess-cruise-ship.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)\n\nGolden Princess was anchored off New Zealand on Sunday. Some passengers were undergoing health testing.\n\nMark Baker\/AP\n\nPrincess Cruises has suspended [global operations](https:\/\/www.princess.com\/news\/notices_and_advisories\/notices\/global-ship-operations-pause.html) from March 12 to May 10, and [Royal Caribbean](https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/cruise-ships\/itinerary-updates), [Norwegian](https:\/\/www.ncl.com\/travel-alert\/coronavirus) and [Carnival](https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/health-and-sailing-update) have suspended outbound cruises for about a month.\n\nViking is temporarily [suspending operations of river and ocean cruises](https:\/\/www.vikingrivercruises.com\/my-trip\/current-sailings\/index.html) from March 12 to April 30.\n\nVirgin Voyages has postponed the maiden voyage of its first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, until August.\n\n[Hurtigruten](https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/news\/cruise\/hurtigruten-suspends-operations.html), which is known for its sailings in the Nordic region (including the Norwegian fjords), has suspended all sailings effective through the end of April.\n\nThe US State Department issued an advisory on March 8 warning against cruise travel.\n\n“US citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship,” the warning reads.\n\nCruise website Cruise Critic is regularly [updating its website with information](https:\/\/www.cruisecritic.com\/news\/5016\/) and links to individual cruise line policies.\n\n## Vacation rental and hotel booking waivers\nVacation rental giant Airbnb has [expanded its extenuating circumstances policy](https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/help\/article\/2701\/extenuating-circumstances-policy-and-the-coronavirus-covid19), allowing refundable cancellations for most travelers.\n\nAll reservations made before March 14, with check-in dates from March 14 through April 14, qualify for penalty-free cancellations. Both hosts and guests may choose to cancel the booking.\n\n[Related article Airbnb further expands its coronavirus response, hosts complain, Vrbo makes no change](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/airbnb-coronavirus-global-policy-change\/index.html)\n\nRental company Vrbo has not offered Covid-19-related exceptions but recommends that travelers reach out to homeowners to request fee-free cancellation.\n\n[Marriott International](https:\/\/news.marriott.com\/news\/2020\/03\/17\/travel-information-covid-19-update) hotel company has outlined penalty-free cancellation for rooms, including those that were pre-paid, up to 24 hours prior to arrival for changes and cancellations made by April 30.\n\n[Hilton Hotels has](https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/corporate\/coronavirus\/) a similar policy.\n\nCheck with your hotel about modified cancellation and booking policies.\n\nJen Rose Smith, Francesca Street, Katia Hetter, Maureen O’Hare, Stacey Lastoe and Christina Zdanowicz contributed to this story.\n\nAd Feedback\n\nAd Feedback\n\nAd Feedback\n\nAd Feedback\n\nAd Feedback\n\nSubscribe\n***\nSign in\n\nMy Account\n\n- [Settings](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/account\/settings)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/newsletters)\n- [Topics you follow](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/follow?iid=fw_var-nav)\n- [Sign out](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/coronavirus-travel-advice)\n\nYour CNN account Sign in to your CNN account\n***\n[Listen](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/audio)   [Watch](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/watch)\n***\n- [US](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/us)\n  - 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Italy, France and Spain are under lockdown, and the residents of several US states, including California and New York, are under stay-at-home orders.\n\n## Travel advisories and bans\n![Travelers are trying to figure out what to do next.](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200317145019-munich-airport-march-17.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)\n\nThe US State Department’s global travel advisory is at its highest level – Level 4: Do Not Travel. Americans are advised to avoid all international travel.\n\n[A detailed country-by-country list of advisories](https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/traveladvisories\/traveladvisories.html\/) is available on the State Department website.\n\nThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has its own [list of travel advisories](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/index.html) posted online. The CDC has advised older adults and other higher-risk groups to [“stay home as much as possible.”](https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/06\/health\/coronavirus-older-people-social-distancing\/index.html)\n\nCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeauon March 13told Canadians to curtail nonessential travel outside of the country.\n\n[Canada](https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/advisories) and the [United Kingdom](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice) are among many other other nations that have issued travel warnings for high-risk destinations.\n\nIn addition to the United States’ Europe travel ban, the restricted US-Canada and US-Mexico borders and restrictions imposed by the US on arrivals from Iran and China, the European Union has closed its external borders for 30 days.\n\nMany other nations have banned certain arrivals, closed borders or suspended visas.\n\nIf you are traveling, make sure that your destination has not restricted your arrival before embarking, keeping in mind that the situation is evolving quickly and new restrictions are likely.\n\nAll travelers should avoid contact with sick people and clean their hands frequently.\n\n## Flight cancellations and increased flexibility\n![Delta is among the many airlines that have slashed service globally.](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200304132746-delta-tarmac-jfk.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)\n\nAirlines have scrambled to adapt operations to travel bans and a staggering drop in global demand.\n\n[American Airlines is implementing a “phased suspension”](http:\/\/news.aa.com\/news\/news-details\/2020\/American-Airlines-Announces-Additional-Schedule-Changes-in-Response-to-Customer-Demand-Related-to-COVID-19-031420-OPS-DIS-03\/default.aspx) of additional international long-haul flights through May 6. The move will reduce international capacity by 75% year over year. Details of its international route changes are [posted on the airline’s website.](http:\/\/news.aa.com\/news\/news-details\/2020\/American-Airlines-Announces-Additional-Schedule-Changes-in-Response-to-Customer-Demand-Related-to-COVID-19-031420-OPS-DIS-03\/default.aspx)\n\n[United Airlines](https:\/\/hub.united.com\/united-coronavirus-covid19-safety-update-2645397564.html) has posted details of its safety measures, rebooking waivers and more online.\n\nDelta Air Lines also has a [hub of information online](https:\/\/news.delta.com\/) related to the impacts of coronavirus, including [details on change-fee waivers](https:\/\/news.delta.com\/need-change-your-travel-were-offering-simple-rebooking-options-without-change-fees) good for travel in March or April and for tickets booked in March.\n\n[Air France](https:\/\/www.airfrance.us\/US\/en\/common\/page_flottante\/hp\/news-air-traffic-air-france.htm?_ga=2.55758571.1965588900.1584042462-500263711.1584042462&_gac=1.254786042.1584042462.Cj0KCQjwu6fzBRC6ARIsAJUwa2Tzvv_ieD1GgxEvPks92M3R_icRN6nABrHU7G0KK3Zwfsgra_etyLcaAuUdEALw_wcB), [KLM](https:\/\/www.klm.com\/travel\/us_en\/prepare_for_travel\/up_to_date\/flight_update\/index.htm) and other carriers across the globe have also implemented schedule changes and flexible rebooking policies.\n\nGlobally, airlines have slashed flights amid the outbreak, with many suspending service to hard-hit countries such as China and Italy. They’ve also slashed domestic service and other routes following a precipitous drop in air travel.\n\nTravelers with upcoming bookings should look for advisories and instructions posted on carriers’ websites.\n\n[Amtrak](https:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/planning-booking\/policies\/coronavirus.html) has deeply cut some rail service in the US because of a drop in demand. Amtrak is waiving change fees on all existing or new train reservations made before April 30.\n\n## Airline cleaning efforts and traveler hygiene\nAirlines have bumped up their sanitation efforts to stem the virus’ spread, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted [guidance on aircraft cleaning](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/quarantine\/air\/managing-sick-travelers\/ncov-airlines.html).\n\n[Delta Air Lines](https:\/\/news.delta.com\/updated-delta-responds-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak) started using a fogging technique in February “with a highly effective, EPA-registered disinfectant” on flights arriving in the United States from Asia and has expanded that procedure more widely.\n\nWhile disinfecting is helpful, frequent hand washing is among a traveler’s best defenses, infectious disease experts say.\n\n“Even if there is virus in the inanimate environment, it’s not going to jump off the seat and bite you in the ankle,” says Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine in Vanderbilt University’s division of infectious diseases.\n\n“You’ve got to touch it, and then touch your nose or your mouth. So it’s those hands we have that are the important intermediary. And that’s where I would put the emphasis,” he said.\n\nWash or sanitize your hands after touching surfaces in airports and planes.\n\n“Hand sanitizers are great. So are antiseptic hand wipes, which you can also use to wipe down armrests, remote controls at your seat and your tray table,” said travel medicine specialist Dr. Richard Dawood.\n\nThe CDC advises washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be used when soap and water are not available.\n\nForeign nationals who have visited China, Iran and much of Europe in the past 14 days are barred from entering the United States.\n\nIreland and the United Kingdom and 26 countries in the Schengen Area are affected by the Europe ban.\n\nThe 26 Schengen Area countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.\n\nEnhanced screening is in effect in for American citizens and legal permanent residents returning to the US from the designated high-risk countries and those travelers are required to arrive through the following 13 US airports:\n\n\\> John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York\n\n\\> Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois\n\n\\> San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California\n\n\\> Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington\n\n\\> Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaii\n\n\\> Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), California\n\n\\> Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia\n\n\\> Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia\n\n\\> Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey\n\n\\> Dallas\/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas\n\n\\> Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan\n\n\\> Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)\n\n\\> Miami International Airport (MIA)\n\n![Golden Princess was anchored off New Zealand on Sunday. Some passengers were undergoing health testing.](https:\/\/media.cnn.com\/api\/v1\/images\/stellar\/prod\/200315172508-01-golden-princess-cruise-ship.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill)\n\nPrincess Cruises has suspended [global operations](https:\/\/www.princess.com\/news\/notices_and_advisories\/notices\/global-ship-operations-pause.html) from March 12 to May 10, and [Royal Caribbean](https:\/\/www.royalcaribbean.com\/cruise-ships\/itinerary-updates), [Norwegian](https:\/\/www.ncl.com\/travel-alert\/coronavirus) and [Carnival](https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/health-and-sailing-update) have suspended outbound cruises for about a month.\n\nViking is temporarily [suspending operations of river and ocean cruises](https:\/\/www.vikingrivercruises.com\/my-trip\/current-sailings\/index.html) from March 12 to April 30.\n\nVirgin Voyages has postponed the maiden voyage of its first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, until August.\n\n[Hurtigruten](https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/news\/cruise\/hurtigruten-suspends-operations.html), which is known for its sailings in the Nordic region (including the Norwegian fjords), has suspended all sailings effective through the end of April.\n\nThe US State Department issued an advisory on March 8 warning against cruise travel.\n\n“US citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship,” the warning reads.\n\nCruise website Cruise Critic is regularly [updating its website with information](https:\/\/www.cruisecritic.com\/news\/5016\/) and links to individual cruise line policies.\n\n## Vacation rental and hotel booking waivers\nVacation rental giant Airbnb has [expanded its extenuating circumstances policy](https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/help\/article\/2701\/extenuating-circumstances-policy-and-the-coronavirus-covid19), allowing refundable cancellations for most travelers.\n\nAll reservations made before March 14, with check-in dates from March 14 through April 14, qualify for penalty-free cancellations. Both hosts and guests may choose to cancel the booking.\n\nRental company Vrbo has not offered Covid-19-related exceptions but recommends that travelers reach out to homeowners to request fee-free cancellation.\n\n[Marriott International](https:\/\/news.marriott.com\/news\/2020\/03\/17\/travel-information-covid-19-update) hotel company has outlined penalty-free cancellation for rooms, including those that were pre-paid, up to 24 hours prior to arrival for changes and cancellations made by April 30.\n\n[Hilton Hotels has](https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/corporate\/coronavirus\/) a similar policy.\n\nCheck with your hotel about modified cancellation and booking policies.\n\nJen Rose Smith, Francesca Street, Katia Hetter, Maureen O’Hare, Stacey Lastoe and Christina Zdanowicz contributed to this story.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	CNN — Countries around the world have imposed sweeping travel bans and advisories to stem the spread of coronavirus within their borders and beyond. Last week, the United States limited nonessential travel across its borders with Mexico and Canada and raised its global travel warning for Americans to the highest level, advising citizens to avoid all international travel. “In countries where commercial departure options remain available, US citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period,” the US State Department advisory warns. Nonessential travel to the European Union was also banned by the European Council last week for 30 days. The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has also advised against all nonessential international travel for 30 days. The increased restrictions follow the United States’ Europe travel ban , announced on March 11, that bars US entry to foreign nationals who have visited much of Europe in the previous 14 days. Flights have been drastically reduced and widespread closures of public areas are in effect. Italy, France and Spain are under lockdown, and the residents of several US states, including California and New York, are under stay-at-home orders. Travel advisories and bans The US State Department’s global travel advisory is at its highest level – Level 4: Do Not Travel. Americans are advised to avoid all international travel. A detailed country-by-country list of advisories is available on the State Department website. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has its own list of travel advisories posted online. The CDC has advised older adults and other higher-risk groups to “stay home as much as possible.” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on March 13 told Canadians to curtail nonessential travel outside of the country. Canada and the United Kingdom are among many other other nations that have issued travel warnings for high-risk destinations. In addition to the United States’ Europe travel ban, the restricted US-Canada and US-Mexico borders and restrictions imposed by the US on arrivals from Iran and China, the European Union has closed its external borders for 30 days. Many other nations have banned certain arrivals, closed borders or suspended visas. If you are traveling, make sure that your destination has not restricted your arrival before embarking, keeping in mind that the situation is evolving quickly and new restrictions are likely. All travelers should avoid contact with sick people and clean their hands frequently. Flight cancellations and increased flexibility Airlines have scrambled to adapt operations to travel bans and a staggering drop in global demand. American Airlines is implementing a “phased suspension” of additional international long-haul flights through May 6. The move will reduce international capacity by 75% year over year. Details of its international route changes are posted on the airline’s website. United Airlines has posted details of its safety measures, rebooking waivers and more online. Delta Air Lines also has a hub of information online related to the impacts of coronavirus, including details on change-fee waivers good for travel in March or April and for tickets booked in March. Air France , KLM and other carriers across the globe have also implemented schedule changes and flexible rebooking policies. Globally, airlines have slashed flights amid the outbreak, with many suspending service to hard-hit countries such as China and Italy. They’ve also slashed domestic service and other routes following a precipitous drop in air travel. Travelers with upcoming bookings should look for advisories and instructions posted on carriers’ websites. Amtrak has deeply cut some rail service in the US because of a drop in demand. Amtrak is waiving change fees on all existing or new train reservations made before April 30. Airline cleaning efforts and traveler hygiene Airlines have bumped up their sanitation efforts to stem the virus’ spread, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted guidance on aircraft cleaning . Delta Air Lines started using a fogging technique in February “with a highly effective, EPA-registered disinfectant” on flights arriving in the United States from Asia and has expanded that procedure more widely. While disinfecting is helpful, frequent hand washing is among a traveler’s best defenses, infectious disease experts say. “Even if there is virus in the inanimate environment, it’s not going to jump off the seat and bite you in the ankle,” says Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine in Vanderbilt University’s division of infectious diseases. “You’ve got to touch it, and then touch your nose or your mouth. So it’s those hands we have that are the important intermediary. And that’s where I would put the emphasis,” he said. Wash or sanitize your hands after touching surfaces in airports and planes. “Hand sanitizers are great. So are antiseptic hand wipes, which you can also use to wipe down armrests, remote controls at your seat and your tray table,” said travel medicine specialist Dr. Richard Dawood. The CDC advises washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be used when soap and water are not available. Foreign nationals who have visited China, Iran and much of Europe in the past 14 days are barred from entering the United States. Ireland and the United Kingdom and 26 countries in the Schengen Area are affected by the Europe ban. The 26 Schengen Area countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Enhanced screening is in effect in for American citizens and legal permanent residents returning to the US from the designated high-risk countries and those travelers are required to arrive through the following 13 US airports: > John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York > Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois > San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California > Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington > Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaii > Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), California > Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia > Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia > Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey > Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas > Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan > Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) > Miami International Airport (MIA) Princess Cruises has suspended global operations from March 12 to May 10, and Royal Caribbean , Norwegian and Carnival have suspended outbound cruises for about a month. Viking is temporarily suspending operations of river and ocean cruises from March 12 to April 30. Virgin Voyages has postponed the maiden voyage of its first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, until August. Hurtigruten , which is known for its sailings in the Nordic region (including the Norwegian fjords), has suspended all sailings effective through the end of April. The US State Department issued an advisory on March 8 warning against cruise travel. “US citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship,” the warning reads. Cruise website Cruise Critic is regularly updating its website with information and links to individual cruise line policies. Vacation rental and hotel booking waivers Vacation rental giant Airbnb has expanded its extenuating circumstances policy , allowing refundable cancellations for most travelers. All reservations made before March 14, with check-in dates from March 14 through April 14, qualify for penalty-free cancellations. Both hosts and guests may choose to cancel the booking. Rental company Vrbo has not offered Covid-19-related exceptions but recommends that travelers reach out to homeowners to request fee-free cancellation. Marriott International hotel company has outlined penalty-free cancellation for rooms, including those that were pre-paid, up to 24 hours prior to arrival for changes and cancellations made by April 30. Hilton Hotels has a similar policy. Check with your hotel about modified cancellation and booking policies. Jen Rose Smith, Francesca Street, Katia Hetter, Maureen O’Hare, Stacey Lastoe and Christina Zdanowicz contributed to this story.
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Last week, the United States limited nonessential travel across its [borders with Mexico](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/politics/us-mexico-border/index.html) and [Canada](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/17/politics/us-canada-suspend-travel/index.html) and raised its global travel warning for Americans to the highest level, advising citizens to avoid all international travel. “In countries where commercial departure options remain available, US citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period,” the [US State Department advisory](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html) warns. [Nonessential travel to the European Union](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/17/europe/europe-shuts-its-borders-to-stop-coronavirus-intl/index.html) was also banned by the European Council last week for 30 days. The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has also advised against all nonessential international travel for 30 days. [Related article Here's everything you need to know about social distancing](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/21/health/social-distancing-coronavirus-faq-wellness-trnd/index.html) The increased restrictions follow the United States’ [Europe travel ban](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/11/politics/donald-trump-coronavirus-statement/index.html), announced on March 11, that bars US entry to foreign nationals who have visited much of Europe in the previous 14 days. Flights have been drastically reduced and widespread closures of public areas are in effect. Italy, France and Spain are under lockdown, and the residents of several US states, including California and New York, are under stay-at-home orders. [Related article Airbnb further expands its coronavirus response, hosts complain, Vrbo makes no change](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airbnb-coronavirus-global-policy-change/index.html) ## Travel advisories and bans ![Travelers are trying to figure out what to do next.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200317145019-munich-airport-march-17.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill) Travelers are trying to figure out what to do next. Christof Stache/AFP via Getty Images The US State Department’s global travel advisory is at its highest level – Level 4: Do Not Travel. Americans are advised to avoid all international travel. [A detailed country-by-country list of advisories](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/) is available on the State Department website. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has its own [list of travel advisories](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html) posted online. The CDC has advised older adults and other higher-risk groups to [“stay home as much as possible.”](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/06/health/coronavirus-older-people-social-distancing/index.html) [Related article Virus creates world's longest passenger flight](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-worlds-longest-flight/index.html) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeauon March 13told Canadians to curtail nonessential travel outside of the country. [Canada](https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories) and the [United Kingdom](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice) are among many other other nations that have issued travel warnings for high-risk destinations. In addition to the United States’ Europe travel ban, the restricted US-Canada and US-Mexico borders and restrictions imposed by the US on arrivals from Iran and China, the European Union has closed its external borders for 30 days. Many other nations have banned certain arrivals, closed borders or suspended visas. If you are traveling, make sure that your destination has not restricted your arrival before embarking, keeping in mind that the situation is evolving quickly and new restrictions are likely. All travelers should avoid contact with sick people and clean their hands frequently. [Related article Coronavirus: Which countries have travel bans?](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/coronavirus-travel-bans/index.html) ## Flight cancellations and increased flexibility ![Delta is among the many airlines that have slashed service globally.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200304132746-delta-tarmac-jfk.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill) Delta is among the many airlines that have slashed service globally. Spencer Platt/Getty Images North America Airlines have scrambled to adapt operations to travel bans and a staggering drop in global demand. [American Airlines is implementing a “phased suspension”](http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/American-Airlines-Announces-Additional-Schedule-Changes-in-Response-to-Customer-Demand-Related-to-COVID-19-031420-OPS-DIS-03/default.aspx) of additional international long-haul flights through May 6. The move will reduce international capacity by 75% year over year. Details of its international route changes are [posted on the airline’s website.](http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/American-Airlines-Announces-Additional-Schedule-Changes-in-Response-to-Customer-Demand-Related-to-COVID-19-031420-OPS-DIS-03/default.aspx) [United Airlines](https://hub.united.com/united-coronavirus-covid19-safety-update-2645397564.html) has posted details of its safety measures, rebooking waivers and more online. Delta Air Lines also has a [hub of information online](https://news.delta.com/) related to the impacts of coronavirus, including [details on change-fee waivers](https://news.delta.com/need-change-your-travel-were-offering-simple-rebooking-options-without-change-fees) good for travel in March or April and for tickets booked in March. [Air France](https://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/page_flottante/hp/news-air-traffic-air-france.htm?_ga=2.55758571.1965588900.1584042462-500263711.1584042462&_gac=1.254786042.1584042462.Cj0KCQjwu6fzBRC6ARIsAJUwa2Tzvv_ieD1GgxEvPks92M3R_icRN6nABrHU7G0KK3Zwfsgra_etyLcaAuUdEALw_wcB), [KLM](https://www.klm.com/travel/us_en/prepare_for_travel/up_to_date/flight_update/index.htm) and other carriers across the globe have also implemented schedule changes and flexible rebooking policies. [Related article US airline industry seeks about \$50 billion in federal help](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/business/us-airlines-federal-bailout/index.html) Globally, airlines have slashed flights amid the outbreak, with many suspending service to hard-hit countries such as China and Italy. They’ve also slashed domestic service and other routes following a precipitous drop in air travel. Travelers with upcoming bookings should look for advisories and instructions posted on carriers’ websites. [Amtrak](https://www.amtrak.com/planning-booking/policies/coronavirus.html) has deeply cut some rail service in the US because of a drop in demand. Amtrak is waiving change fees on all existing or new train reservations made before April 30. [Related article It was like flying private: The surreal experience of getting back to the US on one of a KLM 747's final flights](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/klm-747-amsterdam-to-new-york-city-final-flight/index.html) ## Airline cleaning efforts and traveler hygiene Airlines have bumped up their sanitation efforts to stem the virus’ spread, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted [guidance on aircraft cleaning](https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/air/managing-sick-travelers/ncov-airlines.html). [Delta Air Lines](https://news.delta.com/updated-delta-responds-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak) started using a fogging technique in February “with a highly effective, EPA-registered disinfectant” on flights arriving in the United States from Asia and has expanded that procedure more widely. [Related article What airlines are doing to sanitize planes](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airplane-hygiene-coronavirus/index.html) While disinfecting is helpful, frequent hand washing is among a traveler’s best defenses, infectious disease experts say. “Even if there is virus in the inanimate environment, it’s not going to jump off the seat and bite you in the ankle,” says Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine in Vanderbilt University’s division of infectious diseases. “You’ve got to touch it, and then touch your nose or your mouth. So it’s those hands we have that are the important intermediary. And that’s where I would put the emphasis,” he said. Wash or sanitize your hands after touching surfaces in airports and planes. “Hand sanitizers are great. So are antiseptic hand wipes, which you can also use to wipe down armrests, remote controls at your seat and your tray table,” said travel medicine specialist Dr. Richard Dawood. The CDC advises washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be used when soap and water are not available. ## US airport screening Foreign nationals who have visited China, Iran and much of Europe in the past 14 days are barred from entering the United States. Ireland and the United Kingdom and 26 countries in the Schengen Area are affected by the Europe ban. The 26 Schengen Area countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Enhanced screening is in effect in for American citizens and legal permanent residents returning to the US from the designated high-risk countries and those travelers are required to arrive through the following 13 US airports: \> John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York \> Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois \> San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California \> Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington \> Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaii \> Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), California \> Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia \> Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia \> Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey \> Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas \> Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan \> Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) \> Miami International Airport (MIA) ## Cruise line suspensions ![Golden Princess was anchored off New Zealand on Sunday. Some passengers were undergoing health testing.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200315172508-01-golden-princess-cruise-ship.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill) Golden Princess was anchored off New Zealand on Sunday. Some passengers were undergoing health testing. Mark Baker/AP Princess Cruises has suspended [global operations](https://www.princess.com/news/notices_and_advisories/notices/global-ship-operations-pause.html) from March 12 to May 10, and [Royal Caribbean](https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates), [Norwegian](https://www.ncl.com/travel-alert/coronavirus) and [Carnival](https://www.carnival.com/health-and-sailing-update) have suspended outbound cruises for about a month. Viking is temporarily [suspending operations of river and ocean cruises](https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/my-trip/current-sailings/index.html) from March 12 to April 30. Virgin Voyages has postponed the maiden voyage of its first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, until August. [Hurtigruten](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/hurtigruten-suspends-operations.html), which is known for its sailings in the Nordic region (including the Norwegian fjords), has suspended all sailings effective through the end of April. The US State Department issued an advisory on March 8 warning against cruise travel. “US citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship,” the warning reads. Cruise website Cruise Critic is regularly [updating its website with information](https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5016/) and links to individual cruise line policies. ## Vacation rental and hotel booking waivers Vacation rental giant Airbnb has [expanded its extenuating circumstances policy](https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2701/extenuating-circumstances-policy-and-the-coronavirus-covid19), allowing refundable cancellations for most travelers. All reservations made before March 14, with check-in dates from March 14 through April 14, qualify for penalty-free cancellations. Both hosts and guests may choose to cancel the booking. [Related article Airbnb further expands its coronavirus response, hosts complain, Vrbo makes no change](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airbnb-coronavirus-global-policy-change/index.html) Rental company Vrbo has not offered Covid-19-related exceptions but recommends that travelers reach out to homeowners to request fee-free cancellation. [Marriott International](https://news.marriott.com/news/2020/03/17/travel-information-covid-19-update) hotel company has outlined penalty-free cancellation for rooms, including those that were pre-paid, up to 24 hours prior to arrival for changes and cancellations made by April 30. [Hilton Hotels has](https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/) a similar policy. Check with your hotel about modified cancellation and booking policies. Jen Rose Smith, Francesca Street, Katia Hetter, Maureen O’Hare, Stacey Lastoe and Christina Zdanowicz contributed to this story. 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Readable Markdown	CNN — Countries around the world have imposed sweeping travel bans and advisories to stem the spread of coronavirus within their borders and beyond. Last week, the United States limited nonessential travel across its [borders with Mexico](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/20/politics/us-mexico-border/index.html) and [Canada](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/17/politics/us-canada-suspend-travel/index.html) and raised its global travel warning for Americans to the highest level, advising citizens to avoid all international travel. “In countries where commercial departure options remain available, US citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period,” the [US State Department advisory](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html) warns. [Nonessential travel to the European Union](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/17/europe/europe-shuts-its-borders-to-stop-coronavirus-intl/index.html) was also banned by the European Council last week for 30 days. The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has also advised against all nonessential international travel for 30 days. The increased restrictions follow the United States’ [Europe travel ban](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/11/politics/donald-trump-coronavirus-statement/index.html), announced on March 11, that bars US entry to foreign nationals who have visited much of Europe in the previous 14 days. Flights have been drastically reduced and widespread closures of public areas are in effect. Italy, France and Spain are under lockdown, and the residents of several US states, including California and New York, are under stay-at-home orders. ## Travel advisories and bans ![Travelers are trying to figure out what to do next.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200317145019-munich-airport-march-17.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill) The US State Department’s global travel advisory is at its highest level – Level 4: Do Not Travel. Americans are advised to avoid all international travel. [A detailed country-by-country list of advisories](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/) is available on the State Department website. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has its own [list of travel advisories](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html) posted online. The CDC has advised older adults and other higher-risk groups to [“stay home as much as possible.”](https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/06/health/coronavirus-older-people-social-distancing/index.html) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeauon March 13told Canadians to curtail nonessential travel outside of the country. [Canada](https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories) and the [United Kingdom](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice) are among many other other nations that have issued travel warnings for high-risk destinations. In addition to the United States’ Europe travel ban, the restricted US-Canada and US-Mexico borders and restrictions imposed by the US on arrivals from Iran and China, the European Union has closed its external borders for 30 days. Many other nations have banned certain arrivals, closed borders or suspended visas. If you are traveling, make sure that your destination has not restricted your arrival before embarking, keeping in mind that the situation is evolving quickly and new restrictions are likely. All travelers should avoid contact with sick people and clean their hands frequently. ## Flight cancellations and increased flexibility ![Delta is among the many airlines that have slashed service globally.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200304132746-delta-tarmac-jfk.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill) Airlines have scrambled to adapt operations to travel bans and a staggering drop in global demand. [American Airlines is implementing a “phased suspension”](http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/American-Airlines-Announces-Additional-Schedule-Changes-in-Response-to-Customer-Demand-Related-to-COVID-19-031420-OPS-DIS-03/default.aspx) of additional international long-haul flights through May 6. The move will reduce international capacity by 75% year over year. Details of its international route changes are [posted on the airline’s website.](http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2020/American-Airlines-Announces-Additional-Schedule-Changes-in-Response-to-Customer-Demand-Related-to-COVID-19-031420-OPS-DIS-03/default.aspx) [United Airlines](https://hub.united.com/united-coronavirus-covid19-safety-update-2645397564.html) has posted details of its safety measures, rebooking waivers and more online. Delta Air Lines also has a [hub of information online](https://news.delta.com/) related to the impacts of coronavirus, including [details on change-fee waivers](https://news.delta.com/need-change-your-travel-were-offering-simple-rebooking-options-without-change-fees) good for travel in March or April and for tickets booked in March. [Air France](https://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/page_flottante/hp/news-air-traffic-air-france.htm?_ga=2.55758571.1965588900.1584042462-500263711.1584042462&_gac=1.254786042.1584042462.Cj0KCQjwu6fzBRC6ARIsAJUwa2Tzvv_ieD1GgxEvPks92M3R_icRN6nABrHU7G0KK3Zwfsgra_etyLcaAuUdEALw_wcB), [KLM](https://www.klm.com/travel/us_en/prepare_for_travel/up_to_date/flight_update/index.htm) and other carriers across the globe have also implemented schedule changes and flexible rebooking policies. Globally, airlines have slashed flights amid the outbreak, with many suspending service to hard-hit countries such as China and Italy. They’ve also slashed domestic service and other routes following a precipitous drop in air travel. Travelers with upcoming bookings should look for advisories and instructions posted on carriers’ websites. [Amtrak](https://www.amtrak.com/planning-booking/policies/coronavirus.html) has deeply cut some rail service in the US because of a drop in demand. Amtrak is waiving change fees on all existing or new train reservations made before April 30. ## Airline cleaning efforts and traveler hygiene Airlines have bumped up their sanitation efforts to stem the virus’ spread, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted [guidance on aircraft cleaning](https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/air/managing-sick-travelers/ncov-airlines.html). [Delta Air Lines](https://news.delta.com/updated-delta-responds-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak) started using a fogging technique in February “with a highly effective, EPA-registered disinfectant” on flights arriving in the United States from Asia and has expanded that procedure more widely. While disinfecting is helpful, frequent hand washing is among a traveler’s best defenses, infectious disease experts say. “Even if there is virus in the inanimate environment, it’s not going to jump off the seat and bite you in the ankle,” says Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine in Vanderbilt University’s division of infectious diseases. “You’ve got to touch it, and then touch your nose or your mouth. So it’s those hands we have that are the important intermediary. And that’s where I would put the emphasis,” he said. Wash or sanitize your hands after touching surfaces in airports and planes. “Hand sanitizers are great. So are antiseptic hand wipes, which you can also use to wipe down armrests, remote controls at your seat and your tray table,” said travel medicine specialist Dr. Richard Dawood. The CDC advises washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be used when soap and water are not available. Foreign nationals who have visited China, Iran and much of Europe in the past 14 days are barred from entering the United States. Ireland and the United Kingdom and 26 countries in the Schengen Area are affected by the Europe ban. The 26 Schengen Area countries are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Enhanced screening is in effect in for American citizens and legal permanent residents returning to the US from the designated high-risk countries and those travelers are required to arrive through the following 13 US airports: \> John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York \> Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Illinois \> San Francisco International Airport (SFO), California \> Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Washington \> Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaii \> Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), California \> Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Georgia \> Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD), Virginia \> Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), New Jersey \> Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Texas \> Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Michigan \> Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) \> Miami International Airport (MIA) ![Golden Princess was anchored off New Zealand on Sunday. Some passengers were undergoing health testing.](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/200315172508-01-golden-princess-cruise-ship.jpg?q=w_1110,c_fill) Princess Cruises has suspended [global operations](https://www.princess.com/news/notices_and_advisories/notices/global-ship-operations-pause.html) from March 12 to May 10, and [Royal Caribbean](https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates), [Norwegian](https://www.ncl.com/travel-alert/coronavirus) and [Carnival](https://www.carnival.com/health-and-sailing-update) have suspended outbound cruises for about a month. Viking is temporarily [suspending operations of river and ocean cruises](https://www.vikingrivercruises.com/my-trip/current-sailings/index.html) from March 12 to April 30. Virgin Voyages has postponed the maiden voyage of its first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, until August. [Hurtigruten](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/hurtigruten-suspends-operations.html), which is known for its sailings in the Nordic region (including the Norwegian fjords), has suspended all sailings effective through the end of April. The US State Department issued an advisory on March 8 warning against cruise travel. “US citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship,” the warning reads. Cruise website Cruise Critic is regularly [updating its website with information](https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5016/) and links to individual cruise line policies. ## Vacation rental and hotel booking waivers Vacation rental giant Airbnb has [expanded its extenuating circumstances policy](https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2701/extenuating-circumstances-policy-and-the-coronavirus-covid19), allowing refundable cancellations for most travelers. All reservations made before March 14, with check-in dates from March 14 through April 14, qualify for penalty-free cancellations. Both hosts and guests may choose to cancel the booking. Rental company Vrbo has not offered Covid-19-related exceptions but recommends that travelers reach out to homeowners to request fee-free cancellation. [Marriott International](https://news.marriott.com/news/2020/03/17/travel-information-covid-19-update) hotel company has outlined penalty-free cancellation for rooms, including those that were pre-paid, up to 24 hours prior to arrival for changes and cancellations made by April 30. [Hilton Hotels has](https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/) a similar policy. Check with your hotel about modified cancellation and booking policies. Jen Rose Smith, Francesca Street, Katia Hetter, Maureen O’Hare, Stacey Lastoe and Christina Zdanowicz contributed to this story.
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