BAKU (Trend) — Turkmenistan Railways has extended the suspension of train operations until 1 September 2020. The company had suspended train movements until 15 August to prevent the importation of coronavirus into the country.

Upon lifting the ban, all passengers must hold an immunity certificate for COVID-19, issued no more than 3 days before the date of departure. Such a certificate had to be produced both by citizens of Turkmenistan and by foreigners and stateless persons.

Previously, Turkmenistan had introduced the mandatory presentation of a COVID-19 absence certificate when registering a flight.