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.
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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.