ANKARA
Turkey on Friday distributed protective clothing, rubber gloves, and face masks among its border units to protect them from the coronavirus pandemic, the Defense Ministry said on Friday.
In a statement, Turkey's Ministry of National Defense said soldiers were briefed on ways to remain protected from the virus, including the measures to be taken during contact with individuals crossing the border illegally.
The ministry also posted photographs showing soldiers, donned in protective gear, patrolling and getting their temperature checked.
Turkey has so far reported four deaths from COVID-19 with 359 positive cases, according to the country's health minister.
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