Breaking: Senators Push Biden for Emergency China Travel Ban

Five GOP senators urge President Biden for a travel ban between the US and China due to a surge in an unidentified respiratory illness in China.

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Senators include Marco Rubio, J.D. Vance, Rick Scott, Tommy Tuberville, and Mike Braun, citing China's history of concealing health crises as a

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reason for immediate action. They emphasize the need to protect Americans and the economy by restricting travel until more is known about the illness.

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Reference is made to China's unexplained rise in childhood pneumonia cases and respiratory illnesses.

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Reference is made to China's unexplained rise in childhood pneumonia cases and respiratory illnesses.

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Criticism of China's lack of transparency during the COVID-19 pandemic is a focal point in the senators' call for action.

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They draw parallels with former President Trump's 2020 travel ban on China, defending it as a prudent decision despite initial criticism of xenophobia.

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Highlighting the severity of the illness, particularly its impact on children and strain on northern Chinese hospitals.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) remains uncertain about whether this illness represents a surge in respiratory infections or distinct events.

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Concerns are raised based on historical patterns, suggesting a need for vigilance regarding the new illness.

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The White House has yet to respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital regarding this issue.

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