(CNN) — The US has begun implementing new rules around travel from China as the coronavirus death toll creeps higher -- rules that include re-routing Americans flying into the country to specific airports for screening. In the US, government officials urged residents not to travel to China , issuing a level 4 travel advisory, days after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Chinese nationals coming from China and connecting through another foreign airport will be denied travel, according to a person briefed on the new restrictions. American Airlines was the second US carrier to suspend some of its flights to China due to a drop off in demand. Air Canada, which has 33 weekly flights to China, also canceled flights due to a reduction in demand.

Source: CNN February 03, 2020 09:00 UTC