Thursday, January 30, 2020

Russia Closes Its Far East Border With China Over Coronavirus



RT: Russia closes its Far East border with China in attempt to prevent spread of new coronavirus

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed an order to close the country's border with China in the Far East, Russia's largest and most remote region.

It follows instructions from Vladimir Putin on Wednesday for officials to do all they can to prevent the spread of the dangerous new Chinese coronavirus.

In addition, Mishustin instructed Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova to provide the public with daily updates about the status of coronavirus in Russia. So far, the country has no confirmed cases.

“An order has been signed today, it has become operational,” Mishustin told ministers in Moscow.

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WNU Editor: I have been told that almost everyone in Vladivostok is now wearing a mask when they leave their homes.

More News On Russia Closing Its Far East Border With China Over Coronavirus

Russia Closes Far East Border Over Coronavirus -- Moscow Times
Russia Closes Border With China To Prevent Possible Coronavirus Spread -- RFE
Russia closes border with China as coronavirus spreads: reports -- FOX News
Russia closes border with China to prevent spread of the coronavirus -- CNBC

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