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638 Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
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Workers Living Abroad or Traveling Internationally

Employers with workers living abroad or traveling on international business should consult:

Travel will never be the same.

Employers should communicate to workers that the Department of State (DOS) cannot provide Americans traveling or living abroad with medications or supplies, even in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.

As COVID-19 outbreak conditions change, travel into or out of a country may not be possible, safe, or medically advisable. It is also likely that governments will respond to a COVID-19 outbreak by imposing public health measures that restrict domestic and international movement, further limiting the U.S. government's ability to assist Americans in these countries. It is important that employers and workers plan appropriately, as it is possible that these measures will be implemented very quickly in the event of worsening outbreak conditions in certain areas.

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3-4. Where can you find the latest COVID-19 information on international business travelers?