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Can I go on holiday to the US? Latest travel advice as Trump bans all British travellers due to coronavirus outbreak
BRITS are now banned from entering the US as President Donald Trump extends the flight ban to the UK, following the outbreak of coronavirus around the world.
As cases in America hit 3,600, and all flights from the UK are stopped, here is everything you need to know if you are due to travel to the US.
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Can I go on holiday to the US?
Brits are no longer able to enter the US with flights from the UK banned by Donald Trump.
The UK Foreign Office warns: "On 14 March President Trump announced that, effective from 03.59 GMT 17 March, the US Government will not permit entry to the USA of any non-US nationals, including British nationals, who have visited (or are resident in) the UK or Schengen Area countries 14 days or less prior to their travel to the USA.
"The US Government has indicated that this is a temporary restriction that will last for 30 days."
"Given the fast changing situation, you should check the latest entry requirements for your destination and keep in touch with your airline, cruise line or tour operator before you travel."
Anyone returning to the UK from the US are not warned to self-quarantine.
Florida is closing down schools while theme parks including Disney World have closed, as the state confirms more than 140 cases.
Bars, restaurants and schools are also closing in New York as cases hit 729.
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Can I cancel my holiday to the US?
As the UK government warns against all but essential travel, Brits who booked package holidays will be ATOL-protected and therefore will be entitled to a full refund.
Some airlines have cancelled flights, as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Norwegian suspend up to 85 per cent of flights, including a number of routes to the US due to a drop in demand.
Airlines including BA are allowing Brits to change their flights for free, offering a free refund voucher.
However, airlines are not forced to refund Brits who booked flights only as they are not ATOL-protected.
Independent hotels are not even required to refund money in this instance, so if you have paid in advance and choose not to turn up then you will lose your money.
If the hotel is a large chain, it could be worth asking to change your stay to another location or delay your trip but they are under no obligation to grant this.
Holidaymakers are advised to check with their travel insurance providers to see if there is something they can do, but that is also unlikely.
We've explained everything you need to know if you want to cancel your holiday to the US.
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