Barred countries include Japan, Thailand, as well as Macau and Hong Kong. FMTNews Israel Virus Travel
Passengers wearing protective masks arrive at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.
TEL AVIV: Israel denied entry to dozens of foreign nationals who landed on flights from Italy on Thursday, as the Jewish state discouraged travel as part of efforts to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. The interior ministry had announced travellers from Italy would not be granted entry, adding it to a list of barred countries including Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Singapore as well as Macau and Hong Kong.Twenty-five foreign nationals, including 19 Italians, who landed on the flight from Bergamo were denied entry and will be flown back, the interior ministry said.
Another 23 foreigners on an Easy Jet flight from Italy were also blocked from entering, a ministry spokeswoman said.“Travel to conferences and other international congregations should be avoided, including trips to religious events where people from many countries gather,” the health ministry said. Israel has recorded three confirmed cases of the Covid-19 virus, including two from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and an Israeli who had been in northern Italy.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump mulls travel bans on Italy, South Korea over Covid-19WASHINGTON (AFP): Donald Trump said Wednesday (Feb 26) he was considering travel restrictions on Italy and South Korea over Covid-19 fears, as he sought to reassure Americans worried about the epidemic.
Read more »
Europe scrambles to contain virus as epidemic spreads beyond ItalyCases in European countries are linked to Italy, which has reported 12 deaths. FMTNews Europe
Read more »
Virus tackles Ireland's Six Nations match with ItalyThe fixture scheduled for March 7 has now been postponed. FMTNews
Read more »
US braces for coronavirus spread as outbreaks worsen in Italy, IranCORONAVIRUS | Iran's deputy health minister and a lawmaker have both tested positive for Covid-19.
Read more »
Italy probes as online prices for masks skyrocket 1,000%Many pharmacists say they have run out of hygienic masks, hand sanitisers. FMTNews pharmacist mask Italy
Read more »