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the Turkish Authorities took the decision to close the border with Iran due to the spread in the coronavirus. Such measures were taken as a precaution, reports RIA Novosti.
it is Noted that in Iran, there were 43 cases of a new form of pneumonia. Eight cases have been fatal.
Tourists from Iran began to cross the border and arrive in the Turkish province of van on the eve of Nowruz. In this regard, were closed checkpoints Kapica and Esendere.
In Iran, because of the spread of the virus closed schools and universities in some provinces. In addition there were canceled cultural events. Sports competitions will be held without spectators.
an Outbreak of coronavirus was identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan at the end of last year. The who has recognized her emergency of international scale, calling the virus an epidemic with many pockets.
C 20 February, Russian authorities have suspended the entry of Chinese citizens to the territory of Russia to prevent the spread of the virus in the country.
today the number of confirmed cases of infection with the new type of pneumonia in China has exceeded 76 thousand people, of whom 2345 died 20 659 thousand citizens managed to overcome the disease.
the Number of people infected with coronavirus in Italy exceeded 100 people
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