US Government adds UK and Ireland to travel ban

The UK and Ireland are set to be added to America's European travel ban following the Coronavirus outbreak, Donald Trump and his administration has confirmed.

New restrictions will become effective at midnight on Monday, eastern standard time.

American citizens will still be allowed to return home to the US, but will follow a strict health screening test before they leave the airport - Vice President Mike Pence said they would be "funnelled" through selected airports.