First reported coronavirus death in the US as tighter travel rules are enforced

The US has banned travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus, with elevated travel warnings for Italy and South Korea.

US President Donald Trump says there's no reason for Americans to panic about the coronavirus. Source: AAP

The US is banning travel to Iran in response to the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus and elevating travel warnings to regions of Italy and South Korea.

Vice president Mike Pence announced the new restrictions and warnings on Saturday as President Donald Trump said 22 people in the US have been infected with the coronavirus, including one who has died and four who are deemed "very ill", and that additional cases are "likely".

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US President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus threat while addressing the media in the press briefing room at the White House.

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