Russia bars foreigners from entry until May 1 over coronavirus threat

AKIPRESS.COM - The Russian government barred foreign nationals (including citizens of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) from entry since March 18 and until May 1 over the coronavirus threat. The ban will not apply to diplomats, members of official delegations, train operators, pilots, sailors, as well as foreigners residing in Russia permanently.
The Russian government said the ban is temporary.
According to the official statistics, the number of COVID-19 cases in Russia reached 93 as of March 16.