Turkey
said on March 13 it was halting flights to and from nine European
countries including Germany and France until April 17 as it ramped up
measures to halt the spread of coronavirus and reported three more cases, bringing the total to six - this number increased to 18 as of today.
"Unfortunately, the coronavirus test of a citizen who returned from Umrah in the last week turned out to be positive," said Health Minister Fahrettin Koca on Twitter.
Umrah is the Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that Muslims can undertake at any time of the year.
Stressing the importance of a 14-day quarantine rule, Koca warned those who came from overseas not to come in contact others.
He said passing medical screening does not mean zero risk.
Koca also reminded that Turkish citizens who visit foreign countries will have to take 14 days off from work and spend the time in self-isolation as of March 16.
Read more at: Turkey confirms sixth coronavirus case, halts flights with nine European countries - Turkey News
"Unfortunately, the coronavirus test of a citizen who returned from Umrah in the last week turned out to be positive," said Health Minister Fahrettin Koca on Twitter.
Umrah is the Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca that Muslims can undertake at any time of the year.
Stressing the importance of a 14-day quarantine rule, Koca warned those who came from overseas not to come in contact others.
He said passing medical screening does not mean zero risk.
Koca also reminded that Turkish citizens who visit foreign countries will have to take 14 days off from work and spend the time in self-isolation as of March 16.
Read more at: Turkey confirms sixth coronavirus case, halts flights with nine European countries - Turkey News
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