Israel, Italy Suspend All Flights From China

Israel, Italy Suspend All Flights From China
Passengers wear protective masks as they arrive at Beijing Capital Airport in Beijing, China, on Jan. 30, 2020. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Both the Italian and Israeli governments announced Thursday that they are suspending all flights from China amid escalating fears of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan.

Health Minister Yaakov Litzman said his country would not allow any flights from China, adding that all travelers coming back from China will be placed in isolation at home for two weeks, reported Haaretz.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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