On January 31, 2020, the President of the United States then issued a proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Non-immigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus and Other Appropriate Measures to Address This Risk. This proclamation includes temporary suspension of foreign nationals (with some exceptions such as vessel crewmembers) who were physically present in the People's Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States, to enter in effect February 2, 2020 at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Attached is Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB)
02-20, which was promulgated yesterday (02FEB20). This MSIB cancels MSIB 01-20.
Update: March 9, 2020:
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The Coast Guard Director of Emergency Management published an update March 9, 2020 to Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-20, "Novel Coronavirus."
An outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may affect mariners and maritime commerce. The CDC has updated their Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing Suspected Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Cruise Ship Travel to Asia.
Illness of a person onboard a vessel that may adversely affect the safety of a vessel or port facility is a hazardous condition per 33 CFR 160.216 and must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP).
For more information you can email OutbreakQuestions@uscg.mil
For situational updates, please check with the CDC at: https://go.usa.gov/xdDsW
Maritime Commons – https://mariners.coastguard.blog/2020/03/10/msib-novel-coronavirus-update-change-1/