17/03/2020
⚠️Warning !!! CORONAVIRUS ⚠️
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The World Health Organization has said that the spread of Covid-19 around the world has reached the stage where it can be described as a pandemic.
The Russian government has decided to temporarily restrict the entry of foreigners into the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The rules will come to force on Wednesday (March 18) and will last until May 1.
“The measures taken by Russia comply with the recommendations of the World Health Organization, are the result of special circumstances and are absolutely temporary,” said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Exceptions will be made for for diplomats & those "residing permanently in Russia," along with some other categories such as crews of aircraft. International truck drivers and people attending funerals will also be exempt.
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As of the evening of March 16, the number of coronavirus cases in the world exceeded 174,000, of which more than 6,600 were fatal. In Russia, the number of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 reached 93 people, with no deaths so far.
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@ Международный аэропорт Шереметьево