4 February 2020
FCO recommends British nationals in China to leave the country if they can
Theme: Measures to limit spread
Sub-theme: Travel measures
Introduced by
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Targeted at
British nationals in China
Timings
Updated advice published on 4 February 2020
Stated aims
To minimise the risk of transmission
Summary
In light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against ‘all but essential’ travel to mainland China and recommends that British nationals who are able to leave China should do so.
Source(s)
Gov.uk press release