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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Turkey has decided to suspend the operation of its passenger flights traveling between Korea, Italy, and Iraq to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).


According to major foreign media, Fahrettin Koca, Turkey's Minister of Health, stated, "The flight ban will begin at 12:00 AM on the 1st."


Minister Koca added that the border between Turkey and Iraq will also be closed.



Turkey has already suspended passenger flights traveling between China and Iran.


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