29 Jan 2020 | 09:13 PM UTC

Russia: Government to limit rail service with China as of January 31 to prevent spread of 2019-nCoV /update 2

Government announces rail service with China to be limited as of January 31 to prevent spread of 2019-nCoV; closure of certain land borders extended

TIMEFRAME expected from 1/28/2020, 11:00 PM until 3/1/2020, 10:59 PM (Europe/Moscow). COUNTRY/REGION Russia

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Event

On Wednesday, January 29, Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova announced that railway service between Russia and China will be limited as of 00:01 (local time) on Friday, January 31, to prevent the spread of coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Only direct trains between Moscow and Beijing will remain in service.

Additionally, Golikova stated that the closure of land borders with China in the Jewish autonomous Oblast, Khabarovsk, and Amur regions would remain in place through at least Sunday, March 1. Russian tourists returning from China will undergo temperature screenings, and additional safety measures will also be implemented at hotels and tourist sites.

No cases of the virus have been confirmed in Russia to date.

Further spread of the virus is possible over the near term. Additional travel interruptions and screening measures at travel hubs are also likely in the short term.

Context

The first case of 2019-nCoV was reported in Wuhan (China) on December 31 and the source of the outbreak has been linked to a wet market. Human-to-human and patient-to-medical staff transmission of the virus have been confirmed. Many of the associated fatalities have been due to pneumonia caused by the virus. At least 132 people have died in China, and an estimated 6057 cases have been confirmed worldwide.

As of January 29, cases of the virus have been confirmed in 19 countries and territories outside of China and human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in Germany and in Japan. Virus screening measures are being implemented at airports worldwide.

Pneumonia symptoms include dry cough, chest pain, fever, and trouble breathing. Pneumonia can be contagious and can be transmitted from human to human. The influenza virus, or the flu, is a common cause of viral pneumonia.

Advice

Potentially impacted travelers are advised to monitor the situation, confirm travel itineraries, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments. Individuals are advised to take precautionary measures to reduce their risk of contracting the virus:

Avoid all contact with animals (dead or alive); avoid eating animal products that are undercooked; avoid all markets where animals are sold
Avoid all close contact with people displaying symptoms of the disease (e.g. difficulties breathing)
Frequently wash hands, wear a face mask
Individuals within China developing symptoms of pneumonia are advised to seek medical attention, avoid contact with other people, and wash hands regularly
Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments
Travelers returning from China developing symptoms of pneumonia are advised to call emergency services before going to the doctor or hospital to avoid spread of the disease.

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