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Trump to issue travel advisory instead of quarantine in New York, other states

Trump to issue travel advisory instead of quarantine in New York, other states

Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) US President Donald Trump says a quarantine will not be imposed amid the spread of COVID-19 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead a travel advisory will be issued.
Trump told reporters on Saturday that he was considering imposinga short term quarantine in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - the states that have become "hot spots" of COVID-19.
"On the recommendation of the White House CoronaVirus Task Force, and upon consultation with the Governor’s of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, I have asked the @CDCgov to issue a strong Travel Advisory, to be administered by the Governors, in consultation with the Federal Government. A quarantine will not be necessary. Full details will be released by CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) tonight. Thank you!" Trump wrote on Twitter later on Saturday.

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