Iran health minister urges government to ban entry of travelers from China

Iran's health minister has urged the government to ban travelers from China entering the country due to the coronavirus outbreak, Saeed Namaki tweeted on Friday, adding that his request includes passengers traveling by sea, land, and air.

"In a letter to Vice-President (Eshagh) Jahangiri I urged the government to ban travelers from China, whether by sea, land or air. Also, Iran's ports are on full alert and ready to confront the coronavirus," Namaki tweeted.