Trinidad and Tobago is imposing a 14-day travel restriction on travelers from China, the country's health minister said Thursday.

"Persons who are presently living in China or visiting China regardless of your nationality, will not be allowed entry into Trinidad and Tobago for fourteen (14) days after leaving China," said Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh, according to a post on his Facebook profile.

The coronavirus has an incubation period of up to 14 days.

The travel restriction will take effect immediately, he said.