The government is considering imposing a travel ban on people arriving from Iceland and some parts of Italy, Spain and Switzerland to combat the coronavirus pandemic, sources said Tuesday.
Officials may also start asking travelers from other European countries that comprise the Schengen Area, including Japanese nationals, to self-quarantine for 14 days, the government sources said.
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