5 New Wisconsinites Tested For Coronavirus; Travel Restrictions

MILWAUKEE, WI — Wisconsin health officials are testing five new patients for the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, bringing the state's total of people under current testing to six.

Only one case of the virus has been confirmed Wisconsin, and that person is now healthy again, state officials said. A total of 26 people have been tested as of March 4, and 19 of those tests have come back negative.

At the same time, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging people who are planning trips, and returning travelers to pay attention to guidance for travel provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to avoid catching or spreading COVID-19.

“The reality is that we really have to carefully consider our travel plans as COVID-19 affects more countries,” said State Health Officer Jeanne Ayers in a prepared statement. “The CDC provides travel notices that can help people make informed decisions about their travel plans. These notices are based on the potential health risks involved with traveling to a certain area, and it should be frequently monitored as guidance is evolving rapidly with COVID-19.”

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Travel Restrictions Issued

The U.S. Center for Disease Control published new guidelines for people who are considering traveling to a number of foreign countries.

Widespread sustained (ongoing) transmission and restrictions on entry to the United States.

The CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the following destinations. Entry of foreign nationals from these destinations has been suspended.

• China (Level 3 Travel Health Notice)
• Iran (Level 3 Travel Health Notice)

Widespread sustained (ongoing) transmission

The CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the following destinations:

• South Korea (Level 3 Travel Health Notice)
• Italy (Level 3 Travel Health Notice)

Sustained (ongoing) community transmission

The CDC recommends that older adults or those who have chronic medical conditions consider postponing travel to the following destinations:

• Japan (Level 2 Travel Health Notice)