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epa08350343 Volunteer teachers of Istanbul Municipality Art and Vocational Training Courses (ISMEK) sew protective masks at a fashion school for distribute for free in Istanbul, Turkey, 08 April 2020. Turkish President Erdogan announced on 03 April the closure of borders of 31 metropolitan cities in measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Turkey suspended all international flights and all inter-city travels are subject to local authorities' permission as part of measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The country decided also to halt public events, temporarily shutting down schools, and suspend sporting events. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN