Travellers to Iran from Europe will be required to self-quarantine for two weeks after testing negative upon arrival, Reuters reported quoting a health official.

Travellers from other regions, including neighbouring countries, will have to have tested negative before arrival in the country, Alireza Raisi, spokesman for the national coronavirus task force, said on state TV.

Raisi said travellers arriving from Europe should be holding negative test results, will be tested again and will have to self-quarantine even if their test is negative, state media reported.

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