Russia adds 14 new cases of coronavirus infection to set up coordinating committee to prevent epidemic spread

(Fighting new crown pneumonia) Russia adds 14 new cases of new crown virus infection to set up coordinating committee to prevent epidemic spread

China News Agency, Moscow, March 14th (Reporter Wang Xiujun) Russia's New Crown Virus Epidemic Prevention and Control Command released news on the 14th that in the past day and night, Russia has added 14 new cases of New Crown Virus infection.

Sources said that the newly increased number of infected people were Russian citizens. Nine of them were in Moscow, one in Moscow region, one in St. Petersburg, one in Kaliningrad region, and two in Komerovo region. 14 people have visited European countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Poland and Switzerland in the past two weeks.

Previously, Russia had increased the number of cases of new coronavirus infection by up to one day. There are currently 59 cases in Russia, of which 2 are Chinese citizens, 1 is an Italian citizen, and the rest are Russian citizens.

Russia has announced restrictions on passenger flights to and from EU countries, Norway and Switzerland starting on March 16.

Russian Prime Minister Misukostin said on the 14th that Russia will set up a coordination committee to prevent the spread of the new crown virus. The committee will include current members of the New Crown Virus Epidemic Prevention and Control Command, members of the Stability Economic Situation Committee, and regional leaders. The committee will meet daily.

Misukostyn called for increased inspections at border checkpoints, airports and train stations to prevent the virus from spreading in Russia. In addition, he also called on Russians to minimize travel.

Chairman of the Russian Federal Council (upper house of parliament) Matviyenko said on the 14th that members of the Federal Council have been suspended from abroad. If necessary, Russia will strengthen measures to prevent the spread of the virus from April 1.

The Consumer Protection and Public Welfare Supervision Bureau of the Russian Federation released news on the 14th that all people returning to Russia from countries with confirmed cases of new crown virus, people who have been in contact with infected people, and people with symptoms of pneumonia should be tested for new crown virus. In the past 3 days, Russia has carried out 18,000 tests. (Finish)