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The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs warns against all travel to Hubei province
The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Utrikesdepartementet, UD) now warns against all travel to Hubei province but also against non-essential travel to Zhejiang province.
According to UD, the decision to issue the warning has been taken due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. UD writes that healthcare services in these areas are severely strained, which may make it difficult to access care if needed. The warning is in effect until further notice.
UD has different levels of warnings
A warning against non-essential travel includes tourist travel and similar trips. A warning against all travel also encompasses work travel.