By David Shepardson and Ted Hesson
(Reuters) – The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a measure to block U.S. citizens and permanent residents from returning home if they are suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, a senior U.S. official confirmed to Reuters.
The official said a draft regulation, which has not been finalized and could change, would give the government authorization to block individuals who could “reasonably” be believed to have contracted COVID-19 or other diseases.
(Reporting by David Shepardson and Ted Hesson in Washington; Bhargav Acharya in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonya Hepinstall)
