It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to a statement by state governor Jay Inzley.
The head of the region also indicated that all state schools will close on March 17.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in the United States due to the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19.
March 12, Trump announced that the United States will ban entry from EU countries for 30 days.
On March 11, the World Health Organization announced a pandemic of coronavirus infection COVID-19 in the world.