Current Travel Advisories
Radford University officials continue to monitor travel plans for institution-sponsored activities, including study abroad trips. Given the guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding foreign exchange and study abroad programs due to the coronavirus, University-sponsored spring break trips for students to international locations were postponed. On-going monitoring will determine activities scheduled for the summer.
The U.S. Department of State has issued the following travel advisories. For additional information, visit the U.S. Department of State website.
Advisory | Level | Date Updated |
Level 3: Reconsider Travel | February 29, 2020 | |
Level 3: Reconsider Travel | February 29, 2020 | |
Level 4: Do Not Travel | February 26, 2020 | |
Level 3: Reconsider Travel | February 26, 2020 | |
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | February 22, 2020 | |
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | February 20, 2020 | |
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | February 11, 2020 | |
Level 4: Do Not Travel | February 2, 2020 |
For the latest travel guidance from the CDC, please see below or visit the CDC website.
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the following destinations. Entry of foreign nationals from these destinations has been suspended.
- China (Level 3 Travel Health Notice)
- Iran (Level 3 Travel Health Notice)
CDC recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the following destinations:
- South Korea (Level 3 Travel Health Notice)
- Italy (Level 3 Travel Health Notice)
CDC recommends that older adults or those who have chronic medical conditions consider postponing travel to the following destinations.
- Japan (Level 2 Travel Health Notice)
Travelers should practice usual precautions at the following destination.
- Hong Kong (Level 1 Travel Health Notice)
Posted March 6, 2020