Doha: Qatar announced that it is temporarily banning the entry of travellers from 14 countries over the coronavirus outbreak as the number of cases in the Gulf country rose to 15.
In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Health said the ban covers Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand.
“The decision affects all individuals intending to enter from these countries, including visas upon arrival, those with a residence or work permit, and temporary visitors,” the statement read.
Qatar Airways, the country’s national carrier, had already suspended flights to and from Italy, one of the hardest-hit countries.
Meanwhile, Qatari nationals and residents were called on to avoid all but essential travel at this time.
The statement came as the ministry confirmed three more cases of the new coronavirus, which has infected 110,000 people in 99 countries and territories since it was first reported in China late last year. More than 3,500 people have died worldwide.
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