CORONAVIRUS cases continue to soar, exceeding 95,000, while more than 3,000 people have been killed by the virus.
We’ve explained the latest travel advice if you are travelling to Japan, Singapore or Hong Kong.
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What is the latest travel advice for Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong?Credit: Reuters
Is it safe to travel to Singapore?
Reported cases of coronavirus in Singapore have hit 112, with no deaths currently caused by the virus.
The UK government has updated the travel advice for Brits heading to Singapore, although does not currently prohibit Brits travelling there.
Brits returning from Singapore within the past 14 days, however, are told to “stay indoors and avoid contact with other people immediately” if displaying symptoms such as a cough or shortness of breath.
They also advise: “On January 31, the Singapore authorities announced an extension of measures designed to prevent the spread of the virus.
“From 1 February 2020, all new visitors with recent travel history to mainland China within the previous 14 days will not be granted permission to enter or transit Singapore.
“From 4 March 2020, restrictions on entry and transit will also apply to all visitors that have travel history to Iran, northern Italy or the Republic of Korea within the last 14 days.”
Many countries are banning people who have been to Singapore, including Israel and Jamaica.
The US State Department has not issued any updated travel warnings for the country: “Currently, CDC is not advising people to change their travel plans to Singapore.”
Airlines which are cutting or pausing flights include Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways.
If you have booked a holiday there, you should contact your airline and travel insurer although they are unlikely to offer cancellations without additional fees.
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One of the centres handing out free face masks in SingaporeCredit: AFP or licensors
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Tourists in Singapore may need to quarantine when they return to the UKCredit: AFP or licensors
Is it safe to travel to Hong Kong?
There have been 105 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Hong Kong, with two people killed by the virus and the first case of human-to-animal infection as a dog tests positive.
The current travel advice from the Foreign Office states: “There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in China and elsewhere in the region, including Hong Kong.
“On 28 January, the Hong Kong SAR Government announced a series of measures designed to prevent the spread of the virus.
“These measures include the suspension or scaling back of flights, trains, ferries and buses between Hong Kong and mainland China, and the closure of most border crossings.
“Expect increased health screening measures, including temperature checks, on entry to and departure from Hong Kong.
“A 14-day mandatory home quarantine period is in place for new arrivals (of any nationality) who have been to mainland China in the previous 14 days.”
Visitors who have been to South Korea within the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter the country.
Even transit passengers will need to be screened with temperature checks, but will only face quarantine if displaying symptoms.
However, the UK government has not banned travel to Hong Kong, while the US State Department has issued a level 2 warning for Hong Kong, with visitors advised to “exercise increased caution”.
If you have booked a holiday there, you should contact your airline and travel insurer although they are unlikely to offer cancellations without additional fees – here is everything you need to know about cancelling your holiday.
KLM, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Air Canada have suspended flights to Hong Kong, while BA have halved flights.
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Cathay Pacific crew have been wearing masks following flights from Hong KongCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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Cases in Hong Kong have increased to 100, with quarantines in placeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is almost empty of travellersCredit: Rex Features
Is it safe to travel to Japan?
Cases of coronavirus in Japan have exceeded 1,000, with more than 700 of those being from the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship currently docked near Tokyo.
Brits returning from Japan in the last 14 days who are displaying symptoms such as coughing, high temperatures or shortness of breath should “stay indoors and avoid contact with other people immediately”.
The latest advice from the UK government states: “There is an ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in Japan, including instances of in-country transmission.
“It may cause more severe symptoms in older people, and those with pre-existing medical conditions.
“There are enhanced quarantine procedures at entry points to Japan such as airports and ports. The authorities may carry out extended health checks on arrival including compulsory hospitalisation.
“You should comply with any additional screening measures by the authorities if asked to go…
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