Precautions on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Feb. 26, 2020

Posted by Expeditors on Feb 26, 2020 3:06:10 PM

A number of airlines have announced temporary suspension of passenger flights to South Korea amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which is reported to have intensified in recent days.

South Korea
Both the Hong Kong government and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued health advisories for travel to South Korea. A number of airlines have suspended passenger flights to South Korea through March, including Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Air New Zealand, and Bamboo Airways.

The CDC’s recommendation to avoid non-essential travel to South Korea is here. Hong Kong’s health and travel advisory is reported here.

For more information on which airlines have suspended flight to South Korea, click here.

The overall situation remains very fluid. Contact your local Expeditors representative for more information and operational assistance.

Topics: China, Asia, Coronavirus