Report: trump considering blocking citizens suspected of having covid-19 from returning to u. S.
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The Trump administration is contemplating a measure that would temporarily block U.S. citizens and permanent residents from coming back to the United States if border officials believe they
have COVID-19, a senior U.S. official told _Reuters_ on Monday. The official said a draft regulation would give the government the authority to prevent entry by citizens and permanent
residents if border officials "reasonably" suspect they could have or were exposed to the coronavirus. This regulation, which would be issued by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, has not been finalized, and its wording could still change, the official told _Reuters_. The official also said it's not likely any action will be taken on the proposal
until after this week. President Trump has imposed travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, but U.S. citizens and permanent residents have been exempt. SUBSCRIBE TO THE WEEK Escape
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