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Arguments about travel restrictions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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Debate over responses to coronavirus pandemic
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School closures
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Testing
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Mask requirements
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Related coronavirus coverage
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The main areas of disagreement about travel restrictions are:
In favor of travel restrictions
Travel restrictions prevent the spread of the virus
Travel restrictions promote the state's safety image
Travel restrictions are constitutional
Travel restrictions protect tourism workers
Against travel restrictions
Certain travel restrictions are unconstitutional
Travel restrictions are unfair to tourism businesses
Travel restrictions are difficult to enforce
Travel restrictions are ineffective
Travel restrictions damage local economies
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Documenting America's Path to Recovery
Arguments in favor of travel restrictions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
Arguments against travel restrictions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020
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