As European Union nations continue to ease coronavirus restrictions, the EU is considering recommending that member states block American visitors from visiting their countries due to the surge of coronavirus cases in the US, according to two EU diplomats
"The criteria will be focused on circulation of the virus," said one EU diplomat, adding that Brussels is looking to keep out travelers from countries"where the virus is circulating most actively."No final decisions have been made and it is ultimately up to individual members to decide who can enter each country.
The New York Times was first to report on the possibility. The EU diplomats had not seen the draft lists of acceptable travelers the Times reported on, but they said they are aware that discussions are ongoing.CNN has asked the State Department for comment.Read MoreThis story is breaking and will be updated. CNN's James Frater contributed to this report.
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