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Milo Boyd

Coronavirus: Turkey considers strict measures putting Brits' holidays at risk

Brits looking forward to some summer sun might want to check their insurance policy now that coronvirus has made it to Turkey.

Today the first case of the disease was reported in the country, which had avoided the virus for a long time.

A man who recently travelled to Europe and then back to Turkey tested positive for the disease.

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the patient was in quarantine and his relatives are being monitored.

If the strict preventative measures that have already been implemented by the authorities are anything to go by, then holidaymakers heading to Turkey in the summer may be in for some difficulties.

Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced the infection today (STR/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

"All international passengers are being screened with a thermal camera," the UK government said of the country in its latest coronavirus advice.

"Those displaying signs of a temperature will then be referred to a medical adviser.

"You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the authorities."

Anyone who has been in Italy during the past fortnight is not currently allowed into Turkey, the Daily Star reported.

Turkey's status as a favourite holiday hotspot of Brits may be under threat if the coronavirus makes waves in the country (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

If the country does lock down its borders as the coronavirus pandemic rumbles on, a lot of Brits will be affected.

Each year 2.5million people head to the country from the UK on holiday.

Many holiday hotspots have already began to feel the impact of the coronavirus.

Hotels on Majorca are expected to remain closed until June.

While there are only ten confirmed cases of coronavirus on the Spanish island, the holiday destination has been hit hard by punters fearful of the disease.

The Hotel Chain Association announced that there had been "more cancellations than reservations" on the Balearic island.

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