Here's everything you need to know about non-essential travel.
The ban means there will be a restriction to all travel into countries in the EU.
While Brits are unlikely to be affected by this, as the EU commission chief confirmed that "UK citizens are European citizens," the non-essential travel ban from the UK will mean travelling to Europe is advised against. Going against the advice can result in invalidated travel insurance and being left stranded in a foreign country - here is what to know if you haveSeveral countries in the EU have already introduced travel restrictions in response to the outbreak of COVID-19According to the EU Commission president, the EU ban will be temporary with an initial period of 30 days.Ursula von der Leyen said: "We have to take exceptional measures to protect the health of our citizens.
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