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Von der Leyen proposes travel restrictions to EU

By IANS | Published: March 17, 2020 5:46 AM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that she has proposed a temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the European Union (EU), as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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Brussels, March 17 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that she has proposed a temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the European Union (EU), as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19.

After a teleconference with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries, she said on Monday, together with the President of the European Council Charles Michel, that "we informed today our G7 partners that we propose to introduce a temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the European Union", Xinhua reported.

"There will be exemptions, for example for EU citizens coming back home, for healthcare workers, like doctors and nurses, but also scientists working on the solution of this health crisis," she said, adding "that should be in place for an initial period of 30 days."

The proposal is expected to be discussed by leaders of EU member states during a video conference on Tuesday.

( With inputs from IANS )

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