Jordyn Woods is vacationing in the United Arab Emirates and told fans on social media on Thursday that she might ‘come home early’ as the coronavirus continues to spread.
The 22-year-old influencer has taken to Instagram with a handful of posts this week showing off her luxury trip abroad with snaps of lavish hotel rooms, beachside resorts and a visit to a famous mosque with her mom and sister.
The UAE, like many countries, is currently dealing with the outbreak of coronavirus with 74 confirmed cases of the illness as of March 10, according to the World Health Organization.
COVID-19: Jordyn Woods is vacationing in the United Arab Emirates and told fans on social media on Thursday that she might ‘come home early’ as the coronavirus continues to spread
Woods touched down in the country on Tuesday and took to seeing the sights with her younger sister and mom, sharing snaps on social media.
‘Dubai is one of the coolest cities I’ve been to so far,’ she gushed. ‘Stopped by the Burj Khalifa today, which is the tallest building in the world (almost 3000 ft tall)’
So far her trip has taken young aspiring model to Dubai, the capital Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island but she might have to come home before seeing all the sights due to the threat of COVID-19.
On Thursday, the former KUWTK star and and her family donned black head scarves for a visit to the city’s famed Grand Mosque, which appeared to be empty.
Vacation: The 22-year-old influencer has taken to Instagram with a handful of posts this week showing off her luxury trip abroad with snaps of lavish hotel rooms, beachside resorts and a visit to a famous mosque with her mom and sister
Seeing sights: On Thursday, the former KUWTK star and and her family donned black head scarves for a visit to the city’s famed Grand Mosque, which appeared to be empty
Crisis: The UAE, like many countries, is currently dealing with the outbreak of coronavirus with 74 confirmed cases of the illness as of March 10, according to the World Health Organization
‘Triplets take on the Grand Mosque #inabudhabi,’ she penned on Instagram.
Woods later took to her Instagram story to explain that she would likely be forced to cut her trip short: ‘I may have to end this trip early and come home because this virus is getting out of hand.’
This week, the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced 15 new cases of coronavirus bringing the total up to 74, according to Gulf News.
Woods later took to her Instagram story to explain that she would likely be forced to cut her trip short: ‘I may have to end this trip early and come home because this virus is getting out of hand.’
Disappointed: So far her trip has taken young aspiring model to Dubai, the capital Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island but she may not see all the country has to offer if she is forced to fly home
The UAE’s Ministry of Education said on Twitter last week that schools and universities would be closed for four weeks.
Additionally, Reuters reported that the country ‘has advised citizens and residents against traveling abroad and all schools are closing for a month from Sunday.’
The World Health Organization officially declared the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, as a global pandemic on Wednesday.
Troubling news: This week, the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced 15 new cases of coronavirus bringing the total up to 74, according to Gulf News
Beautiful view: Woods shared shots of the view from her hotel room which showed a deserted beach
Stay home: Reuters reported that the country ‘has advised citizens and residents against traveling abroad and all schools are closing for a month from Sunday’
Meanwhile President Donald Trump announced a travel ban to and from Europe which would take effect on Friday.
American citizens, people with green cards and the immediate family members of those aforementioned would be exempt and could return home, getting screened for the illness upon arrival.
The United Kingdom is also exempt from the ban.
The latest: The World Health Organization officially declared the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, as a global pandemic on Wednesday
Back home: President Donald Trump announced a travel ban to and from Europe which would take effect on Friday