Putin: Russia successfully suppresses new crown virus spread in Russia
Xinhua News Agency, Moscow, March 17 (Reporter Wu Gang) Russian President Putin said on the 17th that Russia has successfully suppressed the large-scale spread of the New Crown virus in Russia.
Putin issued a televised speech on the 17th saying that the virus has never had a border. Considering the frequent movement of people and the threat of the new crown virus, Russia has not been spared. At present, Russia's fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic is generally controllable, and Russia has successfully suppressed the large-scale spread of the new crown virus in Russia.
Putin said that the Russian Federation and local institutions have taken effective measures to combat the new crown virus, and these measures must be strictly implemented.
Putin called on all Russian citizens to express their understanding and support for these measures. He said that what is needed now is unity, responsibility, discipline and mutual help. It is these qualities that have helped Russia overcome any difficulties in history.
As of the 17th, a total of 114 confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Russia, of which 5 were cured.