On March 11, 2020 the President of the United States, in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus to the United States from other countries, issued a proclamation under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to restrict travel to the United States from foreign nationals who have recently been in Schengen countries.
The entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of all aliens who were physically present within Schengen Area during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States is suspended and limited. This proclamation is effective at 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on March 13, 2020.
For additional information please refer to the following website:
Please note that limitations apply to aliens entering the country, not to returning visitors.
New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will sign an Executive Order mandating that 100% of the workforce must stay home beginning Sunday, March 22 at 8PM, excluding essential services. All non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason are temporarily banned.
For the latest information about current situation in the U.S. and best practice guidelines please visit the Centers for disease Control and Prevention website and the Official Website of the New York City.