This is Rich… China Bans Entry of Foreigners in Effort to Stop Spread of Coronavirus

This is rich.
China is banning entry of most foreigners in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus in the country where it all started.

China says the new coronvirus cases are coming from foreigners entering the country.

Americans in country were warned about leaving the country by Saturday.

MSN reported:

China announced Thursday it would temporarily restrict most foreigners from entering the country to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.

The measures go into effect Saturday, March 28, with no given end date, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry.

The country will not allow foreigners to enter even if they hold valid visas or temporary residence permits, including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation cards.

The policy includes short-term visa holders and foreign tour groups from Hong Kong, Macao, Hainan and Shanghai as well as Association of Southeast Asian Nations tourist groups.

Foreigners seeking to engage in important business, trade, scientific and technological pursuits as well as humanitarian duties can apply for visas from Chinese embassies, and some exemptions will be in place, such as for diplomats.

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