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By Naomi Kresge, Alberto Brambilla, Patrick Donahue, and Daniele Lepido

February 28, 2020 at 8:04 AM UTC

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February 28, 2020 at 8:40 PM UTC

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Germany tightened border checks and urged the cancellation of major events as authorities across Europe took action to contain the coronavirus.

A German government task force said late Friday that travelers from Italy, South Korea, Japan and Iran will need to disclose their health status upon arrival. Checks on railways will also intensify and federal police will boost border patrols.