
Travel to Turkey during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
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If you're planning to travel to Turkey, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic
(CNN) — If you're planning to travel to Turkey, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The basics
Turkey is currently enduring high numbers of Covid cases as the omicron variant continues to spread around the country. The county is largely open to visitors but the US government and others currently advise against travel there. Restrictions such as mandatory mask wearing in all indoor and outdoor spaces are in force.

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