(CNN) Acting Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said on Wednesday that coronavirus travel restrictions for Europe are under discussion. "The question is a live question, congressman, about how to treat Europe as a whole. That is not to the level of using legal authorities to block travel yet, but it is under discussion," he told lawmakers during a congressional hearing. He questioned whether it "even makes sense" to treat Italy as a unitary entity and said the Italian government is conducting exit testing for travelers on direct flights to the US. JUST WATCHED All of Italy under restrictions over coronavirus outbreak Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH All of Italy under restrictions over coronavirus outbreak 01:49Cucinelli's comments come as the US has racked up more than 1,200 cases of coronavirus and struggles to contain the spread of the disease.

Source: CNN March 11, 2020 21:33 UTC