Russia to close borders starting on March 30

Reuters| Moscow | Russia

Updated: 28-03-2020 19:52 IST | Created: 28-03-2020 19:52 IST

Russia will close its borders starting on March 30 in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus, a government order published on Saturday said. The measure will come into force at all vehicle, rail and pedestrian checkpoints, and apply to Russia's maritime borders, the government said.

It will not apply to Russian diplomats and the drivers of freight trucks, among others. The country, which has already grounded all international flights, has reported 1,264 coronavirus cases.

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