China News Service, April 30. According to the Russian Satellite Network, the Russian government official website issued an order saying that due to the unfavorable situation of the new crown virus epidemic, the ban period for foreign citizens from entering China was extended. At present, the date for the full lifting of the restrictions cannot be determined.
The order states, "The Russian Federation Government ordered the following adjustments on March 16, 2020: The first article deleted the words" to 0:00 local time on May 1, 2020 local time. "
Russian Prime Minister Mishustin said that the measures to restrict the entry of foreign citizens will be extended until the epidemic situation in Russia improves, and experts that are in urgent need of those countries will not be included. He said that the exact date of the comprehensive lifting of restrictions has not yet been determined.
Mishustin also pointed out that certain foreigners' entry restrictions will be lifted, including those engaged in the commissioning and maintenance of imported equipment. He said: "This will reduce the adverse effects of restrictive measures on the production of Russian industrial enterprises, including the manufacture of anti-epidemic equipment."
In addition, the order added content that allows Russians holding residence permits from other countries to leave the country.
The Russian government previously temporarily restricted the passage of roads, railways, pedestrians, river transport and border comprehensive checkpoints, and the Russian-Belarusian border land roads were also restricted. According to the news of the Russian Epidemic Prevention Command on the 29th, in the past 24 hours, there were 5841 newly diagnosed cases in Russia with a total of 99399 cases.