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Published 09 Mar, 2020 02:58pm

Qatar temporarily bans entry of travellers from Pakistan, 13 other countries

Qatar has announced that it is temporarily banning the entry of travellers from 14 countries, including Pakistan, over the coronavirus outbreak, reported Al Jazeera.

In a statement, Qatar's ministry of health said the ban covers Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Syria and Thailand.

"The decision affects all individuals intending to enter from these countries, including visas upon arrival, those with a residence or work permit, and temporary visitors," the statement read.

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