Turkey closes border with Iran due to coronavirus outbreak - media
The Turkish authorities decided to close the border with Iran in connection with the outbreak of coronavirus infection COVID-2019 Iran. This is reported by CNN Turk on February 23. The Kapykei and Esendere checkpoints on the Turkish-Iranian border are subject to closure. It is noted that these measures were taken in connection with the approaching holiday of Navruz, during which a large flow of tourists to Turkey from Iran is expected. Previously, the Turkish authorities had already restricted the entry of citizens from Iran because of the sharp increase in the incidence of coronavirus in that country. Turkey has strengthened controls at border points and airports. Recall, according to the Ministry of Health of Iran, as of February 23, the total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has increased to 43 people, including eight cases of deaths. ...