Due to the outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19, several countries have closed their border with Iran. This decision, in particular, on Sunday, February 23, was made by Turkey, said Turkish Minister of Health Fahrettin Koja. According to him, the closure of the Turkish-Iranian border is a temporary measure taken by agreement with Iran, DW reports..

So, after 20. 00 local time in Turkey will no longer be able to land planes from Iran. Turkish aircraft, on the contrary, will continue to fly to Iranian territory.

Armenia takes similar measures. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the closure of the Iranian-Armenian border for two weeks, as well as the termination of air traffic between the countries. According to him, this decision will be made at an extraordinary meeting of the government on February 24 in accordance with the law on the state border, allowing its closure due to the threat of the spread of viruses.

Pakistan and Afghanistan also closed their borders with Iran.

In turn, Georgia imposed restrictions on air traffic with Iran.

At the same time, airlines will have the opportunity to pick up tourists who are in Georgia to Iran.

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry urges citizens to observe precautions when visiting Iran in connection with coronavirus epidemic.

Over 40 people have been infected with coronavirus in Iran. Eight people have died from a disease caused by this virus.. This is the highest rate outside of China.. In total, more than 2,400 people worldwide died from a disease caused by COVID-19. Almost all cases and deaths occur in China..