Hi Jmk!
It's completely rational to be concerned about coronavirus, and specifically how/if it will affect your international travel plans. Even for seasoned travelers, venturing abroad can be a nerve-wracking experience even when the headlines aren't full of stories about a new illness.
I know how frustrating it can be when a friend doesn't get where we are coming from with our anxiety, especially in this case with such a reasonable concern! But there are plenty of reasons to think this trip will be just fine.
First, in 2 months from now the virus *might* be more widespread, but we will also know much more about it than we do now. All that new knowledge about its course, how it spreads/doesn't spread, etc., will all be taken into account by all the health and travel authorities whose job it is to make sure that people move around the world safely. I have been to LA and Las Vegas and can confidently say that in addition to wonderful vacation spots, they both have world-class facilities for dealing with sickness should it come up on your trip.
Everyone from your travel agent to the people working at the airline to the scientists working on a vaccine are all keenly aware that thousands of people just like you have exciting travel plans coming up, and are all in touch with one another to share the latest information to make sure everyone gets to their destination safely and in good health.
As an American living abroad here in Australia, I can say that even if the worst comes to pass and coronavirus interrupts your trip, the facilities and resources available to you will feel very familiar and are of excellent quality. For now though, everyone whose job it is to keep an eye on this kind of thing has determined that you're good to go!
What sorts of things do you have planned for your trip?
Best,
Gems
