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The European Union is locking down its borders with all other nations. German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced today that all external borders for countries within the group will close for 30 days for nonessential travel. People within the EU’s 27 member nations can still travel between those countries, although there will be some restrictions, and Europeans stranded abroad will be repatriated.
People returning to their home country might be asked to isolate themselves for two weeks, possibly away from their families. Medical staff, medicine, and goods won’t be restricted across external borders. The rules will start whenever the various national governments can prepare themselves, which will be as soon as the end of the day today in…
European Union closes all external borders for 30 days
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