Trump says US will help passengers on cruise ships floating off Florida coast

The president says the United States will help people who are sick and stuck on a cruise ship that has been stranded for weeks after an outbreak of COVID-19.

Virus leads FAA to briefly suspend flights to Philadelphia, New York

The FAA has lifted a brief suspension of flights to New York and Philadelphia because of coronavirus-related staffing issues.

US tourists stranded abroad don't know when they'll return

Tourists from the United States are stranded overseas after nations closed their borders to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus and say they have no idea how or when they will get home.

NY Thruway Authority announces cash tolls will change to toll billing to fight COVID-19

The New York State Thruway Authority announced Friday that it is enacting emergency toll procedures that will convert the collection of cash tolls to toll billing by license plate, to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

NJ couple left stranded overseas after Dominican Republic closes its borders

On Thursday, The Dominican Republic closed its borders, and without warning, canceled all flights back to the U.S., stranding some Americans, including Frank De Trolio and Beth Sibio, or North Caldwell, NJ.

Thousands of Americans stranded overseas by travel bans and border closures
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The State Department has issued a new travel advisory saying Americans already overseas should return home immediately, but osme Americans are stuck in countries that already closed their borders and canceled flights to the U.S.

Spain limits movements, closes shops and other establishments to stem virus spread

Spain's government announced Saturday that it is placing tight restrictions on movements and closing restaurants and other establishments in the nation of 46 million people as part of a two-week state of emergency to fight the sharp rise in coronavirus infections.

'Confused and frustrated': Virus screenings jam US airports

Long lines and hourslong waits for required medical screenings greeted weary travelers returning to some U.S. airports amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

Governor to feds: 'Get your s*** together' after massive lines at O'Hare customs screening

Thousands of people waited hours in line at O'Hare Airport customs on Saturday, apparently because of new coronavirus screening procedures, prompting the governor of Illinois to tweet, "the federal government needs to get its s@#t together. NOW."

Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland

The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.

Coronavirus concerns damaging travel industry

Major fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is hitting all parts of the economy, including the travel and tourism industry. 

Federal official claims White House didn't want to tell seniors not to fly

The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines because of the new coronavirus, a federal official told The Associated Press.

Travelers concerned over coronavirus screening at Newark Liberty Airport
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Some passengers arriving at Newark Liberty Airport on Friday say they were questioned about where they had traveled from, while other say they were not asked anything, which some found concerning.

Coronavirus concerns hurting travel industry
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The economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is hurting the travel industry as well,