The pandemic has given rise to a new phenomenon. Countries are seeking to protect their own national healthcare systems from the potential financial ravages of tending to travelers who become ill with COVID-19 while abroad and don’t have coverage to pay for their treatment. Would-be tourists should be aware that International healthcare coverage is something that must be obtained separately from their standard, U.S.-based health insurance and any trip-cancellation insurance, and that international coverage is rarely included in their existing health policies.
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