The United States has imposed travel restrictions on foreign nationals who have been to Brazil in the last 14 days.

Brazil recently became the world’s second major hotspot for the Coronavirus cases.

The country has recorded more than 360,000 cases, while over 22,000 people have died with the virus.

A White House spokeswoman said yesterday the restrictions would help ensure new cases are not brought into the US.

Non-Americans who have been in Brazil in the two weeks before they request entry to the US will be denied that entry.

The spokeswoman said the restriction would not affect trade between the two countries.

The suspension is to take effect on May 28^th at one minute before midnight.

The travel ban will not apply to US citizens, or to the spouse, parent, legal guardian, or child of a US citizen or lawful permanent resident, and most siblings under the age of 21.

“The potential for undetected transmission of the virus by infected individuals seeking to enter the United States from [Brazil] threatens the security of our transportation system and infrastructure and the national security,” said the suspension order published by the White House on Sunday.