The American passport is losing its privilege as countries across the world look to ban travelers from countries with uncontrolled coronavirus outbreaks

• The US passport is losing the privilege it once held as countries ban American travelers due to the countries poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic. 
• The US has the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths compared to any other country and the outbreak is still surging. 
• The European Union excluded the US from a list of countries allowed to visit its member states last week. 
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Many countries across the globe are beginning to open back up as they get their coronavirus outbreaks under control, and they are limiting or banning travel with countries where the virus is running rampant — including the United States. 

The US passport, which allowed holders access to numerous countries visa-free or with visa on-site, no longer holds the same access, The New York Times reported.

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