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First U.S. death confirmed; travel restrictions announced affecting Iran, Italy and South Korea in response to coronavirus

Washington Post logoThe Trump administration Saturday announced additional travel restrictions affecting Iran, Italy and South Korea in response to the coronavirus outbreak following the first death from the virus in the United States.

Vice President Pence said the existing travel ban on Iran would extend to foreign nationals who had been in that country the past 14 days. The State Department also is increasing its warning advising Americans not to travel to parts of Italy and South Korea affected by the virus.

Right before the White House’s news conference, health officials in Washington state confirmed a person diagnosed with coronavirus in King County has died. Continue reading.

Want to Know More About … Family Separation

Mika Brzezinski: “Ivanka Trump Says That It Was A Low Point For Her When The Separations Of Children From Their Family Were Happening Under Her Father’s Administration, Through Her Father’s Policy.”

[Morning Joe, MSNBC, 8/3/18; VIDEO]

John Heilmann: “But Also A Low Point For The Administration, As To Suggest That It’s Not Like It’s Something That Happened To The Administration As Opposed To Something That The Administration Inflicted On These Children. A Low Point For The Administration. Like The Weather.” Continue reading “Want to Know More About … Family Separation”