Countries around the world are increasingly adopting sweeping measures, including full lockdowns, shutting down airports, imposing travel restrictions and completely sealing their borders, to contain the new coronavirus.
Below is a list of countries that have taken such measures in recent days. Travellers should visit government websites for updated information and more details.
Albania
On March 22, Albania suspended all commercial flights to and from the country, allowing only flag carrier Air Albania to fly to Turkey’s Istanbul and operate humanitarian flights.
Algeria
The government suspended air and sea travel with Europe from March 19. Authorities had previously halted flights with Morocco, Spain, France and…