The country’s consumer health watchdog has advised Russians on Friday, January 31 to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in crowded public places.
Border restrictions have been imposed by Russia to prevent the spread of the virus from China which is its southeastern neighbour.
Although Russia has not confirmed any coronavirus case but Rospotrebnadzor which is also a state watchdog told Russian businesses that employ Chinese nationals to extend their holidays until further notice if the employees are already on leave in China.
Russians were further advised to tie back long hair, avoid touching door knobs and banisters in public places and to avoid close contact with people with flu symptoms.
Amid Russia’s announcement of closing its land borders with China to pedestrians and vehicles, the Asian country said on Friday that the death toll from the new virus has reached 213.
Recall that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the flu-like virus a global health emergency.