US bans entry from UK and Ireland

The United States imposes a ban on entry from the UK and Ireland because of the coronavirus, vice president Mike Pence said.

According to him, the ban comes into force from 00:00 (7.00 Moscow time) on Monday. At the same time, Americans and citizens who have a residence permit in the United States will be able to return home.

In turn, the acting Homeland Security Minister Chad Wolfe said that such a decision was made in connection with the increase in cases of coronavirus in these countries.

Earlier this week, the United States imposed a ban on entry from Schengen countries.