European Union imposes entry ban for 30 days over coronavirus, says Merkel

Member states "agreed to impose an entry ban" into the bloc, with only nationals of EFTA countries and Britain exempt from the restriction, said Merkel

angela merkel — Angela Merkel said the bloc was taking "coordinated action to bring back stranded travellers".

1 min read Last Updated : Mar 18 2020 | 2:21 AM IST

The European Union will impose an entry ban on travellers from outside the bloc for 30 days to battle the spread of the coronavirus, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday.

Member states "agreed to impose an entry ban" into the bloc, with only nationals of EFTA countries and Britain exempt from the restriction, said Merkel, adding that the bloc was taking "coordinated action to bring back stranded travellers".