Coronavirus cases detected in Russia

The first two cases of infection were registered in Russia coronavirus. The information was confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova. About this with reference to "Interfax" writes Kommersant.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, two patients were identified: in Transbaikalia and the Tyumen region, both are citizens of China. Now they are isolated and under "strict supervision", they are being provided with the necessary assistance.

Also, the government is introducing urgent measures:

• All Russians will be evacuated from Wuhan and Hubei province.
• All air destinations with China, except for Aeroflot flights to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, will be closed as early as February 1.
• Russia restricts citizens from crossing the border with Mongolia.
• A decree is being prepared to ban work visas for Chinese citizens.
• Citizens of Belarus and the PRC who have a residence permit in Russia will be quarantined when entering through checkpoints where communication has been restricted.
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• Russia will provide humanitarian aid to China.
• FAS and Roszdravnadzor will suppress attempts to inflate prices for medicines and medical masks.
• There are no plans to limit postal and freight traffic from the PRC.