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Iran to restrict travel to stop coronavirus

Iranian authorities said that starting tomorrow they will restrict travel and implement more restrictive measures to stop the spread of coronavirus.
A traffic police officer wears a protective face mask and gloves, amid fear of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as he walks in Tehran, Iran March 26, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Ali Khara via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY - RC2PRF9GFZAQ

Starting tomorrow, Iran will restrict travel and implement more restrictive measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

In a statement released by the Interior Ministry March 26, the police will enforce new social distancing measures, banning large gatherings and eliminating nonessential traffic from March 27 to April 3. Entry into a city will be restricted to residents only, as verified by national ID cards, license plates and car insurance. Schools and universities will remain closed, as will parks, gardens and other public spaces. All ceremonies, whether official or not, will be banned.

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