This is their first travel advisory related to the outbreak outside of China
Key Points
- The ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness has spread to Japan.
- The virus can spread from person to person.
- Travelers to Japan should avoid contact with sick people and clean their hands often by washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with 60%-95% alcohol.
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There are 3 'levels' of CD travel advisories. One is the mildest, 3 the most severe. This is a level 1 advisory, issued February 19.
