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Not that this ban makes a lot of sense, but not including the UK makes even less sense, considering they've already reported 400 cases (compared to the ~1,200 in the U.S.)

edit: to be fair, maybe the administration would've preferred to just ban travel from Italy. But I'm guessing it's not possible to restrict travel from just one member of the EU.



Also doesn't make considering that Heathrow is a major hub for Europeans to travel to Europe.

Only reasoning I can see is political - UK did Brexit. For limiting the spreading this seems like a weird exception.


And the UK is already the most popular destination in Europe for Americans. ~50% greater than #2 France.

I've no idea why other than language.

https://www.statista.com/chart/18742/most-popular-destinatio...


I'm sure it has nothing to do with Trump owning golf courses in the UK.




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