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ISTANBUL, March 21 (KUNA) -- Turkish Ministry of Transport said Saturday it expanded air travel ban to 46 countries, including to State of Kuwait, to raise total destinations to 68 in yet another bid to contain spread of coronavirus.
The ministry said in a statement Turkey would halt flights to 46 countries.
The ministry did not say how long this suspension would be.
Turkey reported nine deaths of coronavirus while 670 people were infected with the disease. (end)
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