Turkey will close 30 large cities for 15 days

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Entry and exit in 30 major cities of Turkey banned for 15 days because of the pandemic coronavirus COVID-19. About it reports RIA Novosti news Agency.

“the Most important thing is insulation, but we see violations. Therefore it is necessary to move from voluntary to mandatory exclusion. Entry and exit in 30 major cities in Turkey and in the city of Zonguldak from this night is prohibited for 15 days,” said the President of the country Tayyip Erdogan.

the Turkish leader also stated that persons under the age of 20 are required to stay home and not to leave the shelter. In addition, all citizens of the country when visiting public places are required to wear medical masks.

the world health organization (who) declared the outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. According to the organization, in the world are already infected more than 900 thousand people, more than 45 thousand died.

the Beginning of the tourist season in Turkey in connection with the coronavirus pandemic infection will take. He will begin in late may. This was reported by the local Minister of culture and tourism.

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