New type of pneumonia First infection confirmed in Russia Two Chinese people January 31 22:58
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Gorikova announced on January 31 that two Chinese who visited Russia in January were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This is the first time that a person has been infected in Russia.
Deputy Prime Minister Gorikova, head of the Russian government's Coronavirus Response Headquarters, announced on Tuesday that one person each was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in the Zabaykal region in the Far East and Tyumen Oblast in central Russia. .
According to Gorikova, the affected people were all Chinese and entered Russia in late January.
The two have no symptoms such as fever so far, and the health authorities have isolated them before observing their condition. This is the first time that a person has been infected in Russia.
In addition, it is said that about 300 Russians including international students are staying in Wuhan, Hubei Province in China, and the Russian government is currently considering returning applicants using aircraft etc. .