US leads the world in COVID-19 cases, prompting new travel restrictions from the EU

Restrictions are returning for US travelers — specifically tourists — trying to go to Europe. That’s the recommendation today from the European Union. The World’s Elana Gordon speaks with host Marco Werman about the decision, and the cautionary lessons that global health experts are drawing as to why the US is leading the world in cases and deaths.

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