By NewsDesk  @infectiousdiseasenews

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a travel advisory yesterday for Italy, in light of the growing COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

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Federal health officials issued a Warning – Level 3, Avoid Nonessential Travel-Widespread Community Transmission stating–avoid all nonessential travel to Italy.

This comes as Italy battles the largest outbreak in Europe with nearly 900 cases and 21 deaths.

Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease.

If you must travel:

  • Avoid contact with sick people.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Discuss travel with your healthcare provider. Older adults and travelers with chronic medical conditions may be at risk for more severe disease.
  • Clean your hands often by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.
    • It is especially important to clean hands after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.
    • Supplies of hand sanitizer, tissues, and other hygiene products may be limited, so consider bringing them with you.
  • Pay attention to your health during travel and for 14 days after you leave.

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If you spent time in Italy during the past 14 days and feel sick with fever or cough or have difficulty breathing:

  • Take your temperature.
  • Seek medical advice. Call ahead before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
  • Avoid contact with others.
  • Do not travel while sick.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
  • Clean your hands often by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol immediately after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.

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