Those who left Istanbul for other cities began to spread the coronavirus pandemic.

Axar.az reports that the statement came from Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu, commenting on the rapid spread of the virus in the country.

The Minister said that at first, those who came to Turkey from abroad were considered a source of danger: “Later, those who left Istanbul for other cities began to spread the virus. Therefore, people should not leave the area where they live."

The death toll of the pandemic in Turkey has risen to 131, with a total of 9,217 people infected.