Trump Imposes China Travel Ban -- Declares Public Health Emergency

Trump administration declares COVID-19 a public health emergency and announces travel restrictions effective February 2, barring entry to foreign nationals who had traveled to China within the previous 14 days. U.S. citizens returning from China are funneled through 11 designated airports for screening. The travel ban comes after the WHO declared a global health emergency the previous day. Trump claims the risk to Americans remains 'very low' and asserts the administration has the virus 'totally under control.'