No kissing or petting to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus in Russia

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in crowded public places to try to prevent the spread of the virus epidemic in China.

Russia, which has no confirmed cases of coronaviruses but has close ties to its neighbor to the southeast, has placed border restrictions to prevent its spread.

The state watchdog told Russian companies that employ Chinese nationals to extend their vacation until further notice if employees are already on leave in China.

He also issued new hygiene guidelines in which he advised Russians to tie long hair, avoid touching door knobs and handrails in public places, and avoid close contact with people. with flu symptoms.

Russia announced Wednesday that it will keep its land border with China closed to pedestrians and vehicles.

Rail freight continues to flow between the two countries, daily direct flights continue, and a passenger train operating between Moscow and Beijing remains in service.

On Friday, the death toll from the new virus reached 213 people in China and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency.

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