Turkey cancelling COVID-19 PCR tests for entry from June 1

Turkey is cancelling PCR tests for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to enter the country through all border crossing points from June 1, the country's Interior Ministry said in a statement.

Ankara [Turkey], June 1 (ANI/Sputnik): Turkey is cancelling PCR tests for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to enter the country through all border crossing points from June 1, the country's Interior Ministry said in a statement.

"Assessing the current situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, from June 1, entry into the country through all border crossing points does not require a report of a negative PCR test with a negative result up to 72 hours before entry or a negative rapid antigen test taken within up to 48 hours from the moment of entry," the ministry said. (ANI/Sputnik)