tass--2020-03-16--Russian citizens evacuated from Uzbekistan over coronavirus

`` Currently , we work on setting up special flights to evacuate Russian nationals from Uzbekistan .
The embassy is making lists of people who wish to leave Uzbekistan , '' the message says .
People who wish to evacuate must fill in a questionnaire and email it to the embassy ’ s consular department .
The blank has been published on the embassy ’ s website , the mission said , adding that all additional information would be published on its internet resources .
On March 15 , Uzbekistan virology specialists have diagnosed coronavirus in a medic who came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government declared quarantine in all kindergartens and educational facilities , cancelled all public events and suspended air service with other nations .
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) was registered in central China in late December 2019 .
The World Health Organization recognized the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic on March 11 .
Outside China , the worst affected countries are Italy , South Korea and Iran .
Overall , more than 130 countries , including Russia , have reported confirmed coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus cases globally have exceeded 153,000 , with more than 5,700 deaths ( over 3,200 in China ) .
A total of 63 coronavirus cases have been registered in Russia .

"Currently, we work on setting up special flights to evacuate Russian nationals from Uzbekistan. The embassy is making lists of people who wish to leave Uzbekistan," the message says.
People who wish to evacuate must fill in a questionnaire and email it to the embassy’s consular department. The blank has been published on the embassy’s website, the mission said, adding that all additional information would be published on its internet resources.
On March 15, Uzbekistan virology specialists have diagnosed coronavirus in a medic who came from France. The same day, the government declared quarantine in all kindergartens and educational facilities, cancelled all public events and suspended air service with other nations.
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was registered in central China in late December 2019. The World Health Organization recognized the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic on March 11. Outside China, the worst affected countries are Italy, South Korea and Iran. Overall, more than 130 countries, including Russia, have reported confirmed coronavirus cases. The WHO says that the novel coronavirus cases globally have exceeded 153,000, with more than 5,700 deaths (over 3,200 in China). A total of 63 coronavirus cases have been registered in Russia.


tass--2020-03-16--Russia unlikely to use electronic warfare on NATO ships in Black Sea massively — expert

SEVASTOPOL , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
There is no use to apply electronic warfare systems against NATO ships in the Black Sea , because this would make foreign intelligence services ’ work easier , says Vladimir Solovyov , the executive director of Sevastopol ’ s Institute of CIS Studies , counter-admiral in retirement .
Earlier , the media reported that NATO ships that approach Russian waters in the Black Sea are effectively unable to conduct reconnaissance because of Russian coastal radio electronic counteraction .
`` It is undisputed that [ foreign ships ] conduct reconnaissance : they study our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and escort capabilities .
There is counteraction , of course , but it is not total permanent jamming , '' Solovyov said .
According to the expert , such total jamming would not serve the Navy , because `` it would allow [ foreign ships ] to understand [ Russian electronic warfare ] capabilities , location . ''
`` As far as I know , modern plans do not involve seizure of control and jamming of any frequencies , '' the counter-admiral said .
He explained that foreign ships , including the NATO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action options and navigation features when entering the Black Sea .
`` In such cases , we seek to maintain radio silence , use our systems less in order not to reveal their location , '' the expert said .

SEVASTOPOL, March 16. /TASS/. There is no use to apply electronic warfare systems against NATO ships in the Black Sea, because this would make foreign intelligence services’ work easier, says Vladimir Solovyov, the executive director of Sevastopol’s Institute of CIS Studies, counter-admiral in retirement.
Earlier, the media reported that NATO ships that approach Russian waters in the Black Sea are effectively unable to conduct reconnaissance because of Russian coastal radio electronic counteraction.
"It is undisputed that [foreign ships] conduct reconnaissance: they study our reaction to their presence, our detection and escort capabilities. There is counteraction, of course, but it is not total permanent jamming," Solovyov said.
According to the expert, such total jamming would not serve the Navy, because "it would allow [foreign ships] to understand [Russian electronic warfare] capabilities, location."
"As far as I know, modern plans do not involve seizure of control and jamming of any frequencies," the counter-admiral said.
He explained that foreign ships, including the NATO ones, seek to learn their own action options and navigation features when entering the Black Sea.
"In such cases, we seek to maintain radio silence, use our systems less in order not to reveal their location," the expert said.


tass--2020-03-16--Escaped coronavirus patient returned to Moscow hospital — source

MOSCOW , March 16 .
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A woman with coronavirus infection suspicion , who escaped a hospital in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ been apprehended and returned to the hospital , a law enforcement source told TASS Monday @ @ @ @ @ suspected coronavirus escaped a hospital in Kommunarka .
She has been apprehended and returned back @ @ @ @ @ source said , adding that the woman has been apprehended by law enforcement officers .
@ @ @ @ @ the woman stayed at home after the escape .
The people she contacted are being @ @

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. A woman with coronavirus infection suspicion, who escaped a hospital in Moscow’s Kommunarka, has been apprehended and returned to the hospital, a law enforcement source told TASS Monday.
"A woman with suspected coronavirus escaped a hospital in Kommunarka. She has been apprehended and returned back for treatment," the source said, adding that the woman has been apprehended by law enforcement officers.
According to the source, the woman stayed at home after the escape. The people she contacted are being determined.


tass--2020-03-16--PM Mishustin: Authorities will openly inform Russians of coronavirus situation

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian authorities will openly inform society of the situation regarding the spread @ @ @ @ @ the measures taken in view of that , Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday @ @ @ @ @ with the deputy prime ministers , he noted that the government had so far taken @ @ @ @ @ that citizens would be informed about subsequent actions in detail later .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. The Russian authorities will openly inform society of the situation regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus and the measures taken in view of that, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday.
Speaking at a meeting with the deputy prime ministers, he noted that the government had so far taken only initial steps, adding that citizens would be informed about subsequent actions in detail later.


tass--2020-03-16--Hong Kong commences clinical tests of potential coronavirus cure

`` HA Clinical Ethics Committee has approved the clinical trial of Remdesivir in public hospitals in Hong Kong .
Preparation for the trial has been completed and Princess Margaret Hospital , Prince of Wales Hospital and Queen Mary Hospital will start recruiting patients for the trial accordingly , '' the spokeswoman said .
HONG KONG , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Hong Kong medics commence clinical trial of Remdesevir experimental drug , which is considered potentially effective in fighting the coronavirus infection , Hong Kong Hospital Authority ( HA ) spokeswomen said Monday .
The medicine has initially been developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company , to fight Ebola virus and other diseases .
Medics believe it could also be effective in curing the novel coronavirus infection .
Clinical tests of this drug on COVID-19 patients already underway in mainland China .
The results are expected by late April .
Meanwhile , Taiwan scientists have recently synthesized Remdesevir on their own , in case it proves its effectiveness against the coronavirus .
According to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority spokeswoman , `` at present , supportive treatments including oxygen , antibacterial and IV fluid are mainly provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In case of health deterioration , the patients are being admitted to intensive care unit .
`` Assisted ventilation including non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ( ECMO ) may be instituted for selected cases , '' she said .
`` HA expert panel will provide treatment for each confirmed patient according to his or her clinical condition .
Antiviral drugs including Protease inhibitors , Interferon and Ribavirin might be prescribed for patients .
Effectiveness and side effect of the drugs will be closely monitored , '' the spokeswoman added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been confirmed in Hong Kong , with 61 patients staying in hospitals and 84 patients released .
Four cases were lethal .

"HA Clinical Ethics Committee has approved the clinical trial of Remdesivir in public hospitals in Hong Kong. Preparation for the trial has been completed and Princess Margaret Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital and Queen Mary Hospital will start recruiting patients for the trial accordingly," the spokeswoman said.
HONG KONG, March 16. /TASS/. Hong Kong medics commence clinical trial of Remdesevir experimental drug, which is considered potentially effective in fighting the coronavirus infection, Hong Kong Hospital Authority (HA) spokeswomen said Monday.
The medicine has initially been developed by Gilead Sciences, a US pharmaceutic company, to fight Ebola virus and other diseases. Medics believe it could also be effective in curing the novel coronavirus infection.
Clinical tests of this drug on COVID-19 patients already underway in mainland China. The results are expected by late April. Meanwhile, Taiwan scientists have recently synthesized Remdesevir on their own, in case it proves its effectiveness against the coronavirus.
Hong Kong coronavirus treatment
According to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority spokeswoman, "at present, supportive treatments including oxygen, antibacterial and IV fluid are mainly provided for patients confirmed with COVID-19 infection.
In case of health deterioration, the patients are being admitted to intensive care unit.
"Assisted ventilation including non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be instituted for selected cases," she said.
"HA expert panel will provide treatment for each confirmed patient according to his or her clinical condition. Antiviral drugs including Protease inhibitors, Interferon and Ribavirin might be prescribed for patients. Effectiveness and side effect of the drugs will be closely monitored," the spokeswoman added.
Currently, 149 coronavirus infection cases have been confirmed in Hong Kong, with 61 patients staying in hospitals and 84 patients released. Four cases were lethal.


tass--2020-03-16--Russia’s PM orders to prepare priority actions plan due to coronavirus

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin issued an order to prepare a plan of @ @ @ @ @ spread of coronavirus before the end of Tuesday , March 17 .
`` I instruct @ @ @ @ @ plan by the end of Tuesday , which should include the following measures .
First @ @ @ @ @ trade sector , which will allow us to create a fairly reliable supply of essential @ @ @ @ @ access to soft loans to solve these problems , '' Mishustin said .
According to @ @ @ @ @ necessary to simplify the supply process both domestically and from abroad .
`` Starting from @ @ @ @ @ it is necessary to remove restrictions within the city lines for retail chains transport , @ @ @ @ @ green corridor at customs for food and non-food essential goods , which will be purchased @ @ @ @ @ as well as importers , '' he added .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin issued an order to prepare a plan of priority actions due to the spread of coronavirus before the end of Tuesday, March 17.
"I instruct to prepare a priority action plan by the end of Tuesday, which should include the following measures. First, measures to support the trade sector, which will allow us to create a fairly reliable supply of essential goods. Businesses should get access to soft loans to solve these problems," Mishustin said.
According to him, it is also necessary to simplify the supply process both domestically and from abroad. "Starting from tomorrow for one month, it is necessary to remove restrictions within the city lines for retail chains transport, and also to launch a green corridor at customs for food and non-food essential goods, which will be purchased by large retail chains, as well as importers," he added.


tass--2020-03-16--Putin says Europe hit harder from sanctions than Russia

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russia and Europe both have endured losses as a result of the sanctions standoff , but the losses that Europe has encountered are far more serious in some respects , Russian President Vladimir Putin noted .
`` The fact is our partners also lose approximately the same .
Europe has lost roughly the same , according to their estimates .
Actually , they ’ ve been losing even more sensitive things , '' he told TASS in an interview for the special project `` 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin '' .
As an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in European countries , brought on by dwindling trade with Russia .
`` Right now , we have the lowest unemployment in history .
Here , we lost nothing , '' he said , noting that the sanctions were having adverse effects on both sides .
`` It is bad because it is distorting the entire global and European economic space .
Competition should be natural without any external restrictions , '' he stressed .
In 2014 , the European Union slapped sanctions on Russia over the events in Ukraine and Crimea ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , these sanctions have been repeatedly prolonged .
Talks on the cancellation of visas and a new basic agreement on cooperation were put on hold , some Russian officials were prohibited from visiting EU countries and their assets were frozen .
In addition , trading , financial and military restrictions were introduced .
Sectoral sanctions are in effect against a number of Russian financial , oil producing and defense organizations .
Several Russian banks face restrictions on access to European loans .
In the meantime , branches of Russia ’ s public banks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sectoral sanctions .
The weapons embargo prohibits the export of dual technologies , primarily , electronics , to Russia .
The sale of new technologies and high-tech equipment for the oil sector is prohibited .
This measure applies to equipment and technologies for off-shore oil exploration and production , shale oil production and Arctic drilling .
The EU imposed a ban on the import of goods from Crimea and Sevastopol , and transport and visa restrictions on their residents within the framework of the so-called Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act .
Episode 14 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ https : //putin.tass.ru/en .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. Russia and Europe both have endured losses as a result of the sanctions standoff, but the losses that Europe has encountered are far more serious in some respects, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted.
"The fact is our partners also lose approximately the same. Europe has lost roughly the same, according to their estimates. Actually, they’ve been losing even more sensitive things," he told TASS in an interview for the special project "20 Questions with Vladimir Putin".
As an example, he pointed to job cuts in European countries, brought on by dwindling trade with Russia. "Right now, we have the lowest unemployment in history. Here, we lost nothing," he said, noting that the sanctions were having adverse effects on both sides.
"It is bad because it is distorting the entire global and European economic space. Competition should be natural without any external restrictions," he stressed.
EU sanctions
In 2014, the European Union slapped sanctions on Russia over the events in Ukraine and Crimea’s reunification with Russia. Since then, these sanctions have been repeatedly prolonged. Talks on the cancellation of visas and a new basic agreement on cooperation were put on hold, some Russian officials were prohibited from visiting EU countries and their assets were frozen. In addition, trading, financial and military restrictions were introduced.
Sectoral sanctions are in effect against a number of Russian financial, oil producing and defense organizations. Several Russian banks face restrictions on access to European loans. In the meantime, branches of Russia’s public banks registered on EU soil are exempt from sectoral sanctions.
The weapons embargo prohibits the export of dual technologies, primarily, electronics, to Russia. The sale of new technologies and high-tech equipment for the oil sector is prohibited. This measure applies to equipment and technologies for off-shore oil exploration and production, shale oil production and Arctic drilling. The EU imposed a ban on the import of goods from Crimea and Sevastopol, and transport and visa restrictions on their residents within the framework of the so-called Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act.
Episode 14 of this video interview is available at - https://putin.tass.ru/en.


tass--2020-03-16--Russia managed to offset all losses from sanctions — Putin

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russia has lost about $ 50 billion as a result of foreign sanctions , but it has managed to offset the losses by various means , including import substitution , Russian President Vladimir Putin said .
`` To hell with those sanctions , '' Putin told TASS in an interview for the project entitled `` 20 Questions with Vladimir Putin '' .
`` According to various estimates , we have lost 50 billion but we have earned the same amount . ''
He agreed that the losses were significant , but the introduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brains . ''
Russia focused on import substitution , and started manufacturing `` such items and technologies that we did not have before or we simply forgot about them and lost them . ''
`` We recreated all of this , '' the head of state said .
`` And we are undoubtedly benefiting from it .
It diversifies our economy .
In fact , it helps tackle the prevailing priority . ''
Putin dismissed assumptions that Russia was `` deliberately hurting [ itself ] '' as pure nonsense .
`` Counter-sanctions helped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ domestic market , '' he pointed out .
He recalled that agroindustrial production had skyrocketed and that Russia was now the world ’ s number one producer of wheat .
`` Nobody would have ever thought that we would become such a major exporter .
And we will raise this volume , '' Putin emphasized .
`` We started to produce enough to meet our basic food needs : dairy , poultry , pork , and basic products .
We need to work more on vegetables and start working on beef , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s economic sanctions against Russia have been targeting the banking sector , the defense industry and oil companies .
Also , the EU introduced restrictions the export of weapons , military equipment , military and dual-purpose technologies , as well as high-tech equipment and oil production technologies .
The restrictions do not apply to Russia ’ s gas industry .
Washington slapped sanctions on Moscow over the events in Ukraine and the reunification of Crimea with Russia in March 2014 .
They apply to a number of Russian banks and companies , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of US goods , technologies and services to Crimea was prohibited .
US investment on the peninsula is outlawed .
The sanctions have been repeatedly expanded and prolonged .
In August 2014 , Russia launched counter-measures in retaliation for the sanctions taken by the European Union , the United States , Australia , Canada and Norway .
Moscow prohibited the import of fruit , vegetables , dairy and meat products from these countries .
At a certain point , Moscow had to struggle against the re-export of prohibited European products via Belarus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a ban was imposed on the import of peanuts and live poultry from the US .
Furthermore , the import of live , chilled and frozen fish and crabs from the United States , the European Union , the EU , Australia , Canada and Norway has been restricted .
Episode 14 of this video interview is available at - https : //putin.tass.ru/en .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. Russia has lost about $50 billion as a result of foreign sanctions, but it has managed to offset the losses by various means, including import substitution, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"To hell with those sanctions," Putin told TASS in an interview for the project entitled "20 Questions with Vladimir Putin". "According to various estimates, we have lost 50 billion but we have earned the same amount."
He agreed that the losses were significant, but the introduction of sanctions "made us use our brains." Russia focused on import substitution, and started manufacturing "such items and technologies that we did not have before or we simply forgot about them and lost them."
"We recreated all of this," the head of state said. "And we are undoubtedly benefiting from it. It diversifies our economy. In fact, it helps tackle the prevailing priority."
Putin dismissed assumptions that Russia was "deliberately hurting [itself]" as pure nonsense. "Counter-sanctions helped boost the agroindustry. They unshackled our domestic market," he pointed out.
He recalled that agroindustrial production had skyrocketed and that Russia was now the world’s number one producer of wheat.
"Nobody would have ever thought that we would become such a major exporter. And we will raise this volume," Putin emphasized.
"We started to produce enough to meet our basic food needs: dairy, poultry, pork, and basic products. We need to work more on vegetables and start working on beef," he acknowledged.
Sanctions and counter-sanctions
The European Union’s economic sanctions against Russia have been targeting the banking sector, the defense industry and oil companies. Also, the EU introduced restrictions the export of weapons, military equipment, military and dual-purpose technologies, as well as high-tech equipment and oil production technologies. The restrictions do not apply to Russia’s gas industry.
Washington slapped sanctions on Moscow over the events in Ukraine and the reunification of Crimea with Russia in March 2014. They apply to a number of Russian banks and companies, and also to senior officials. The export of US goods, technologies and services to Crimea was prohibited. US investment on the peninsula is outlawed. The sanctions have been repeatedly expanded and prolonged.
In August 2014, Russia launched counter-measures in retaliation for the sanctions taken by the European Union, the United States, Australia, Canada and Norway. Moscow prohibited the import of fruit, vegetables, dairy and meat products from these countries. At a certain point, Moscow had to struggle against the re-export of prohibited European products via Belarus and Serbia. Also, in May 2015, a ban was imposed on the import of peanuts and live poultry from the US. Furthermore, the import of live, chilled and frozen fish and crabs from the United States, the European Union, the EU, Australia, Canada and Norway has been restricted.
Episode 14 of this video interview is available at - https://putin.tass.ru/en.


tass--2020-03-16--Russia closes border with Belarus over coronavirus

`` We have also decided to close the border with Belarus for the movement of people and we have made a range of other preventive steps , '' Mishustin said .
`` We will continue making every effort to protect our country from this new threat , we will be proactive and will take exhaustive measures in order to first of all prevent a mass spread of the coronavirus , '' he said .
MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s authorities have decided to shut the border with Belarus for the movement of people amid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mishustin said on Monday .
Mishustin noted that the coronavirus was brought in Russia by people , who had come from other countries , where the infection had earlier spread .
`` The growing number of those ill in Russia , which we have seen over the past days , comes due to people , who are close to them or those with whom they had contacted .
In many countries the situation is developing upon an unfavorable scenario , '' Mishustin said .
The coronavirus poses serious risks to people ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business activity , he stressed .
`` Proactive preventive measures , which we made back in February this year , allowed us to seriously limit the coronavirus spread in Russia , '' the prime minister said .
`` We should do our utmost so that the situation does not develop like in other countries . ''
`` We have been gradually closing our borders depending on the pandemic spread .
First of all , we have done this with China and other Asian countries , which were the first to face this threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia suspended air flights with the European Union countries and also banned foreign citizens ’ entry through the border with Poland , Norway and canceled railway service with Latvia , Moldova and Ukraine .
`` All these restrictions are deliberately introduced to prevent harsher measures in the future , '' the prime minister explained .
Minsk has announced it was considering Moscow ’ s decision and would comment on it later .
Belarus has earlier reported 27 coronavirus cases , and three patients have recovered .
The last border in western Russia that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although air travel with the country has been limited .
The reserve funds to support Russia ’ s economy and citizens amid the coronavirus pandemic reach 300 bln rubles ( $ 4 bln ) .
The volume of state guarantees for businesses will be increased .
The Russian prime minister has asked major corporations to use all their resources to combat the coronavirus spread and take steps to ensure stable work of enterprises and protect their staff .
The government will launch an online alert system about the coronavirus situation for Russians , @ @ @ @ @

"We have also decided to close the border with Belarus for the movement of people and we have made a range of other preventive steps," Mishustin said. "We will continue making every effort to protect our country from this new threat, we will be proactive and will take exhaustive measures in order to first of all prevent a mass spread of the coronavirus," he said.
MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. Russia’s authorities have decided to shut the border with Belarus for the movement of people amid the coronavirus pandemic, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Monday.
Mishustin noted that the coronavirus was brought in Russia by people, who had come from other countries, where the infection had earlier spread. "The growing number of those ill in Russia, which we have seen over the past days, comes due to people, who are close to them or those with whom they had contacted. In many countries the situation is developing upon an unfavorable scenario," Mishustin said. The coronavirus poses serious risks to people’s life and health as well as to business activity, he stressed.
"Proactive preventive measures, which we made back in February this year, allowed us to seriously limit the coronavirus spread in Russia," the prime minister said. "We should do our utmost so that the situation does not develop like in other countries." "We have been gradually closing our borders depending on the pandemic spread. First of all, we have done this with China and other Asian countries, which were the first to face this threat," he said.
Earlier, Russia suspended air flights with the European Union countries and also banned foreign citizens’ entry through the border with Poland, Norway and canceled railway service with Latvia, Moldova and Ukraine.
"All these restrictions are deliberately introduced to prevent harsher measures in the future," the prime minister explained.
Minsk has announced it was considering Moscow’s decision and would comment on it later. Belarus has earlier reported 27 coronavirus cases, and three patients have recovered. The last border in western Russia that remains open now is with Finland, although air travel with the country has been limited.
The reserve funds to support Russia’s economy and citizens amid the coronavirus pandemic reach 300 bln rubles ($4 bln). The volume of state guarantees for businesses will be increased.
The Russian prime minister has asked major corporations to use all their resources to combat the coronavirus spread and take steps to ensure stable work of enterprises and protect their staff. The government will launch an online alert system about the coronavirus situation for Russians, including through social networks.


tass--2020-03-16--Two coronavirus patients in Kemerovo ‘getting better,’ authorities say

KEMEROVO , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Doctors say that two patients in West Siberia ’ s Kemerovo Region , @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus on Saturday after returning from Italy , are recovering , Governor Sergei Tsivilev said @ @ @ @ @ The two individuals were hospitalized on Friday , and the next day tests confirmed that @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
According to doctors , one of the patients was in @ @ @ @ @ the second was in satisfactory condition .
`` No new coronavirus cases in the Kemerovo @ @ @ @ @ Two patients with the confirmed diagnosis are in an infectious hospital in Kemerovo , they @ @ @ @ @ treatment .
Their condition over the past day has slightly improved , '' Tsivilev wrote @

KEMEROVO, March 16. /TASS/. Doctors say that two patients in West Siberia’s Kemerovo Region, who were diagnosed with the coronavirus on Saturday after returning from Italy, are recovering, Governor Sergei Tsivilev said on his Telegram channel.
The two individuals were hospitalized on Friday, and the next day tests confirmed that they had contracted the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). According to doctors, one of the patients was in moderately severe condition, and the second was in satisfactory condition.
"No new coronavirus cases in the Kemerovo Region have been recorded. Two patients with the confirmed diagnosis are in an infectious hospital in Kemerovo, they are isolated and are receiveing treatment. Their condition over the past day has slightly improved," Tsivilev wrote.


tass--2020-03-16--Fight to Reunite: How Wuhan tackled COVID-19

BEIJING , March 15 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In central China 's Wuhan , the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak , new COVID-19 cases have dropped to a single digit , with just four reported Friday , according to a video by CGTN .
The latest data shows that over 36,000 patients had recovered in Wuhan , accounting for over 70 percent of its total cases .
The hardest-hit city in central China 's Hubei Province is well on its way to recovery .
As more patients are discharged from hospital , all 14 temporary hospitals in the city have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , converted from public facilities , provided timely treatment for patients with mild symptoms .
They have received over 12,000 patients .
Such remarkable progress did not come easily .
The swift mobilization of national medical resources played a key role in containing the epidemic .
To assist the fight in Hubei , a total of 42,000 medical personnel from across the country were dispatched to the province .
Around 65,000 pieces of medical equipment including ventilators and ECMOs ( artificial lungs ) had been sent to Hubei by March 3 .
Treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therapy were tested and implemented .
Traditional Chinese Medicine helped alleviate the symptoms of many patients and shorten the duration of treatment .
Thanks to the measures it has taken , China has now passed the peak of the outbreak , a government spokesperson said Thursday .
Outside Hubei , businesses are gradually springing back to life .
Over 95 percent of enterprises above designated size have resumed operation , said an official on Friday .
Dr. Bruce Aylward , team leader of the China-WHO joint mission on COVID-19 said replicating the success @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speed , money , imagination and political courage .
This short video , created by CGTN , is based on true events and shows how China tackled the deadly virus and cured patients like Han ( pseudonym ) and his father .
As the epidemic spreads around the globe , only by cooperating with each other can we defeat the common enemy — COVID-19 .

BEIJING, March 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In central China's Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, new COVID-19 cases have dropped to a single digit, with just four reported Friday, according to a video by CGTN.
The latest data shows that over 36,000 patients had recovered in Wuhan, accounting for over 70 percent of its total cases. The hardest-hit city in central China's Hubei Province is well on its way to recovery.
As more patients are discharged from hospital, all 14 temporary hospitals in the city have been closed this week.
These hospitals, converted from public facilities, provided timely treatment for patients with mild symptoms. They have received over 12,000 patients.
Such remarkable progress did not come easily. The swift mobilization of national medical resources played a key role in containing the epidemic.
To assist the fight in Hubei, a total of 42,000 medical personnel from across the country were dispatched to the province. Around 65,000 pieces of medical equipment including ventilators and ECMOs (artificial lungs) had been sent to Hubei by March 3.
Treatment plans such as respiratory support and plasma therapy were tested and implemented. Traditional Chinese Medicine helped alleviate the symptoms of many patients and shorten the duration of treatment.
Thanks to the measures it has taken, China has now passed the peak of the outbreak, a government spokesperson said Thursday.
Outside Hubei, businesses are gradually springing back to life. Over 95 percent of enterprises above designated size have resumed operation, said an official on Friday.
Dr. Bruce Aylward, team leader of the China-WHO joint mission on COVID-19 said replicating the success of China's counterattack elsewhere will require speed, money, imagination and political courage.
This short video, created by CGTN, is based on true events and shows how China tackled the deadly virus and cured patients like Han (pseudonym) and his father. As the epidemic spreads around the globe, only by cooperating with each other can we defeat the common enemy — COVID-19.
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tass--2020-03-16--ZOOMLION Donates Masks to Italy in Response to COVID-19 in Italy

CHANGSHA , China , March 13 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. ( 01157.HK ) , a leading Chinese maker of engineering and agricultural equipment , will donate its first batch of 50,000 masks departed from Changsha , China for Lombardy , Italy today .
After arriving in Lombardy , the masks will be delivered to local health authorities and then distributed to medical workers on the front lines to help control the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy .
The 50,000 masks were provided by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by companies across the province to EU standards .
ZOOMLION coordinated the manufacturing , logistics , and customs clearance all within only two days .
`` The first batch of supplies will be donated to the Niguarda Hospital in Milan , '' said Li Bin , Director of International Business Management at ZOOMLION .
`` ZOOMLION had previously made large-scale purchases of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) to aid in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in China .
At that time , ZOOMLION 's employees worldwide , including those at CIFA in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the purchase and transport of PPE and resuming domestic production in China .
Now , we also hope to provide aid and support to Italy.
`` `` I would like to express on behalf of Lombardy my sincere thanks to Hunan Province and Zoomlion for helping out during this emergency , '' said Giuliana Sabatino , the responsible health official of the Lombardy government .
The Development of ZOOMLION and CIFA in Italy ZOOMLION has a longstanding relationship with CIFA .
In 2008 , ZOOMLION acquired CIFA , and has been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply chain and market synergy .
Over the past 12 years since the acquisition , ZOOMLION and CIFA have quickly integrated and used their shared expertise to create a wide range of exceptional products .
In 2012 , the two sides jointly developed a 101-meter carbon fiber boom pump truck still holding a Guinness World Record today .
More recently , they have continued to raise the bar with the new C-series of concrete pump trucks , the K38C and the K43C , and world-class concrete handling including the CSS3-Z1 wet spray machine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in China to operate using its world-famous component supply chain so as to better leverage the synergy with ZOOMLION .
Thanks to fresh capital , it has strengthened its product R & D and registered new patents for carbon fiber and hybrid engine technology , increasing its competitive edge .
In recognition of the remarkable contributions made by outstanding Chinese entrepreneurs in acquiring CIFA and achieving mutual success , the then Italian President granted the 2010 Leonardo International Award to Zhan Chunxin , Chairman of ZOOMLION and was also included as a case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School .
Founded in 1992 , Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. , Ltd. ( 01157.HK ) is a high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise that integrates engineering machinery , agricultural machinery , and financial services .
The company now sells more than 600 cutting-edge products from 55 product lines covering ten significant categories .
Since its establishment in 1928 in Italy , CIFA has been designing , producing and distributing innovation in the construction field , and has become a world-renowned manufacturer of concrete machinery .
In 2008 , CIFA is acquired by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which generates new competitive advantages and unique distinguishing features , and professional experiences from Italy and China .
For more information , please visit http : //www.cifa.com/ .

CHANGSHA, China, March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co. (01157.HK), a leading Chinese maker of engineering and agricultural equipment, will donate its first batch of 50,000 masks departed from Changsha, China for Lombardy, Italy today.
After arriving in Lombardy, the masks will be delivered to local health authorities and then distributed to medical workers on the front lines to help control the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic in Italy.
The 50,000 masks were provided by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the People's Government of Hunan Province and manufactured by companies across the province to EU standards. ZOOMLION coordinated the manufacturing, logistics, and customs clearance all within only two days.
"The first batch of supplies will be donated to the Niguarda Hospital in Milan," said Li Bin, Director of International Business Management at ZOOMLION. "ZOOMLION had previously made large-scale purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE) to aid in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in China. At that time, ZOOMLION's employees worldwide, including those at CIFA in Italy, actively responded to assist ZOOMLION in the purchase and transport of PPE and resuming domestic production in China. Now, we also hope to provide aid and support to Italy. "
"I would like to express on behalf of Lombardy my sincere thanks to Hunan Province and Zoomlion for helping out during this emergency," said Giuliana Sabatino, the responsible health official of the Lombardy government.
The Development of ZOOMLION and CIFA in Italy
ZOOMLION has a longstanding relationship with CIFA. In 2008, ZOOMLION acquired CIFA, and has been a win-win ever since, creating a world-class supply chain and market synergy.
Over the past 12 years since the acquisition, ZOOMLION and CIFA have quickly integrated and used their shared expertise to create a wide range of exceptional products.
In 2012, the two sides jointly developed a 101-meter carbon fiber boom pump truck still holding a Guinness World Record today. More recently, they have continued to raise the bar with the new C-series of concrete pump trucks, the K38C and the K43C, and world-class concrete handling including the CSS3-Z1 wet spray machine. CIFA has set up a factory in China to operate using its world-famous component supply chain so as to better leverage the synergy with ZOOMLION. Thanks to fresh capital, it has strengthened its product R&D and registered new patents for carbon fiber and hybrid engine technology, increasing its competitive edge.
In recognition of the remarkable contributions made by outstanding Chinese entrepreneurs in acquiring CIFA and achieving mutual success, the then Italian President granted the 2010 Leonardo International Award to Zhan Chunxin, Chairman of ZOOMLION and was also included as a case study in the curriculum at Harvard Business School.
About Zoomlion
Founded in 1992, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (01157.HK) is a high-end equipment manufacturing enterprise that integrates engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, and financial services. The company now sells more than 600 cutting-edge products from 55 product lines covering ten significant categories.
About CIFA
Since its establishment in 1928 in Italy, CIFA has been designing, producing and distributing innovation in the construction field, and has become a world-renowned manufacturer of concrete machinery. In 2008, CIFA is acquired by the Chinese industrial group Zoomlion Heavy Industry, which generates new competitive advantages and unique distinguishing features, and professional experiences from Italy and China. For more information, please visit http://www.cifa.com/.
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Media Contact: Tian Zhang, 925769034@qq.com, +86-731-8892-3810


tass--2020-03-16--Over 8,200 cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in South Korea

According to the ministry , 303 people recovered in the past day , bringing a total number of recoveries to @ @ @ @ @ 16 .
/TASS/ .
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in South @ @ @ @ @ in the past day and reached 8,236 , while the death toll remains at 75 @ @ @ @ @ of Health and Welfare reported on Monday .
South Korean doctors note that the number @ @ @ @ @ in the country for the second week in a row .
The Chinese authorities registered @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus were @ @ @ @ @ countries and territories , including in Russia .
On March 11 , the World Health @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of the new @ @ @ @ @ Korea , Iran and Italy .
According to the latest reports , over 153,000 cases @ @ @ @ @ been confirmed in the world , and the death toll surpassed 5,700 .

According to the ministry, 303 people recovered in the past day, bringing a total number of recoveries to 1,137.
SEOUL, March 16. /TASS/. The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in South Korea has increased by 74 in the past day and reached 8,236, while the death toll remains at 75, South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare reported on Monday.
South Korean doctors note that the number of new cases is declining in the country for the second week in a row.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 120 countries and territories, including in Russia. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
According to the latest reports, over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world, and the death toll surpassed 5,700.


tass--2020-03-16--Peru declares state of emergency, closes borders over coronavirus

MOSCOW , March 16 .
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A state of emergency has been imposed in Peru over the novel coronavirus outbreak which includes closing the country 's borders , Peru 's President Martin Vizcarra said on Sunday .
`` In the Council of Ministers , we have unanimously approved a decree that imposes a state of emergency in the country over serious circumstances linked to the coronavirus , which affect life of the nation , '' Vizcarra said .
`` Full border closure is announced during the state of emergency , '' he added noting that this will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 71 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Peru so far .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 120 countries and territories , including in Russia .
On March 11 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world , and the death toll surpassed 5,700 .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. /TASS/. A state of emergency has been imposed in Peru over the novel coronavirus outbreak which includes closing the country's borders, Peru's President Martin Vizcarra said on Sunday.
"In the Council of Ministers, we have unanimously approved a decree that imposes a state of emergency in the country over serious circumstances linked to the coronavirus, which affect life of the nation," Vizcarra said. "Full border closure is announced during the state of emergency," he added noting that this will last for 15 days.
A total of 71 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in Peru so far.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 120 countries and territories, including in Russia. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
According to the latest reports, over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world, and the death toll surpassed 5,700.


tass--2020-03-16--Argentina closes its borders to prevent coronavirus spread — president

BUENOS AIRES , March 16 .
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Argentina will close its borders to counter the spread of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) , Argentine President Alberto Fernandez told a press conference on Sunday .
`` Argentine borders will be closed for the next 15 days , and this term may be extended , '' Fernandez said .
The government decided to take such measures because `` coronavirus cases were registered not only in Europe , but in neighboring countries as well . ''
`` No one expect Argentinians and foreigners with a permanent residence card will be allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
People will still be allowed to leave Argentina .
The first case of the novel coronavirus in Argentina was confirmed on March 3 .
A total of 56 cases have been confirmed in the country so far , with two fatalities .
On March 12 , Fernandez signed a decree declaring a state of emergency in the country 's healthcare sphere .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On March 11 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
According to the latest reports , over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world , and the death toll surpassed 5,700 .

BUENOS AIRES, March 16. /TASS/. Argentina will close its borders to counter the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Argentine President Alberto Fernandez told a press conference on Sunday.
"Argentine borders will be closed for the next 15 days, and this term may be extended," Fernandez said. The government decided to take such measures because "coronavirus cases were registered not only in Europe, but in neighboring countries as well." "No one expect Argentinians and foreigners with a permanent residence card will be allowed in the country," he added. People will still be allowed to leave Argentina.
The first case of the novel coronavirus in Argentina was confirmed on March 3. A total of 56 cases have been confirmed in the country so far, with two fatalities. On March 12, Fernandez signed a decree declaring a state of emergency in the country's healthcare sphere.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
According to the latest reports, over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world, and the death toll surpassed 5,700.


tass--2020-03-16--G7 leaders to discuss coronavirus spread on March 16 — Abe

TOKYO , March 16 .
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The leaders of G7 countries will hold a teleconference on March 16 to discuss the spread of the novel coronavirus in the world , Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday at the debates in the country 's parliament .
`` I have recently held telephone talks with the leaders of the United States , France and the United Kingdom .
Today the heads of the G7 countries will hold a teleconference at 11pm [ local time ] , '' Abe said .
`` I hope that we will discuss measures on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus spread , '' he added .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories , including in Russia .
On March 11 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
According to the latest reports , over 153,000 cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world , and the death toll surpassed 5,700 .

TOKYO, March 16. /TASS/. The leaders of G7 countries will hold a teleconference on March 16 to discuss the spread of the novel coronavirus in the world, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday at the debates in the country's parliament.
"I have recently held telephone talks with the leaders of the United States, France and the United Kingdom. Today the heads of the G7 countries will hold a teleconference at 11pm [local time]," Abe said. "I hope that we will discuss measures on how to unite in the fight against the virus spread," he added.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
According to the latest reports, over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world, and the death toll surpassed 5,700.


tass--2020-03-16--Death toll from novel coronavirus in China grows by 14 in last day

MOSCOW , March 16 .
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The death toll from the novel coronavirus in China has increased by 14 in the past day , while the number of confirmed cases grew by 16 , and 838 people recovered in the last 24 hours , China 's National Health Commission reported on Monday .
The total number of confirmed cases in China thus reached 80,860 , while a total of 67,490 people recovered , and 3,213 people died .
In Hubei province , where the outbreak first started , four new cases were reported in the past day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing the death toll in the province to 3,099 .
The total number of recoveries in Hubei reached 55,094 .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories , including in Russia .
On March 11 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea , Iran and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world , and the death toll surpassed 5,700 .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. /TASS/. The death toll from the novel coronavirus in China has increased by 14 in the past day, while the number of confirmed cases grew by 16, and 838 people recovered in the last 24 hours, China's National Health Commission reported on Monday.
The total number of confirmed cases in China thus reached 80,860, while a total of 67,490 people recovered, and 3,213 people died.
In Hubei province, where the outbreak first started, four new cases were reported in the past day, along with 14 new fatalities, bringing the death toll in the province to 3,099. The total number of recoveries in Hubei reached 55,094.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
According to the latest reports, over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world, and the death toll surpassed 5,700.


tass--2020-03-16--US Federal Reserve sends signal by slashing interest rate to near zero — Accounts Chamber

MOSCOW , March 16 .
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The US Federal Reserve 's announcement of cutting the key interest rate to @ @ @ @ @ represents a signal to the whole world , head of the Russian Accounts Chamber Alexey @ @ @ @ @ Twitter account on Monday .
`` The US Federal Reserve is being proactive .
This @ @ @ @ @ rate ] supports the US economy and sends a signal to the whole world economy @ @ @ @ @ prevent a global recession , '' Kudrin said .
The Federal Reserve earlier announced the @ @ @ @ @ interest rate by a full percentage point , returning it to a range of 0 @ @ @ @ @ global coronavirus outbreak .
The Fed also said that it would increase its holdings of @ @ @ @ @ $ 500 billion and its holdings of government mortgage-backed securities by at least $ 200 @ @

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. The US Federal Reserve's announcement of cutting the key interest rate to near-zero supports the economy and represents a signal to the whole world, head of the Russian Accounts Chamber Alexey Kudrin wrote on his official Twitter account on Monday.
"The US Federal Reserve is being proactive. This [cutting the key interest rate] supports the US economy and sends a signal to the whole world economy. The task is to prevent a global recession," Kudrin said.
The Federal Reserve earlier announced the measure to cut the key interest rate by a full percentage point, returning it to a range of 0 to 0.25% amid the global coronavirus outbreak. The Fed also said that it would increase its holdings of Treasury securities by at least $500 billion and its holdings of government mortgage-backed securities by at least $200 billion.


tass--2020-03-16--First death from novel coronavirus registered in Guatemala

Number of coronavirus cases outside China exceeds that in that country MOSCOW , March 16 .
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The first death from the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) has been reported in Guatemala , Guatemalan Health Minister Hugo Monroy said on Sunday .
`` The patient was 85 years old , '' Monroy told a press conference broadcast on Facebook .
Monroy said that the patient arrived in Guatemala from Spain on March 6 .
He was quarantined at home but sought medical help on Saturday .
On Sunday , he died .
The first case of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 13 .
The patient who had died is the second confirmed coronavirus case in the country .
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories , including in Russia .
On March 11 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world , and the death toll surpassed 5,700 .

Number of coronavirus cases outside China exceeds that in that country
MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. /TASS/. The first death from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported in Guatemala, Guatemalan Health Minister Hugo Monroy said on Sunday.
"The patient was 85 years old," Monroy told a press conference broadcast on Facebook.
Monroy said that the patient arrived in Guatemala from Spain on March 6. He was quarantined at home but sought medical help on Saturday. On Sunday, he died.
The first case of the novel coronavirus was confirmed in Guatemala on March 13. The patient who had died is the second confirmed coronavirus case in the country.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
According to the latest reports, over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world, and the death toll surpassed 5,700.


tass--2020-03-16--Two-week quarantine declared in Czech Republic over coronavirus outbreak

PRAGUE , March 16 .
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The Czech Republic 's government has decided to impose a two-week quarantine in @ @ @ @ @ time on March 24 , Prime Minister Andrej Babis told reporters on Sunday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ to limit the free movement of people in order to prevent the spread of the @ @ @ @ @ Republic ] , '' Babis said .
Elections to the Czech Republic 's Senate ( @ @ @ @ @ will be postponed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak and quarantine .
The Chinese authorities @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the city of Wuhan .
Cases of novel coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ 100 countries and territories , including in Russia .
On March 11 , the World @ @ @ @ @ declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
Outside of China , most cases of the @ @ @ @ @ South Korea , Iran and Italy .
According to the latest reports , over 153,000 @ @ @ @ @ have been confirmed in the world , and the death toll surpassed 5,700 .

PRAGUE, March 16. /TASS/. The Czech Republic's government has decided to impose a two-week quarantine in the country until 6am local time on March 24, Prime Minister Andrej Babis told reporters on Sunday.
"We have made a decision to limit the free movement of people in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus [in the Czech Republic]," Babis said.
Elections to the Czech Republic's Senate (upper house of parliament) will be postponed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak and quarantine.
The Chinese authorities registered an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the city of Wuhan. Cases of novel coronavirus were confirmed in more than 100 countries and territories, including in Russia. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Outside of China, most cases of the new coronavirus were reported in South Korea, Iran and Italy.
According to the latest reports, over 153,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the world, and the death toll surpassed 5,700.


tass--2020-03-15--Average life expectancy on Hainan expected to exceed 82 years by 2030

HAIKOU , March 15 .
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Tha Hainan authorities set the task to reach an average life expectancy on the island to at least 82 years by 2030 , according to www.hinews.cn .
The indicator is enlisted in the provincial government 's plan , which provides for a significant increase in the level of medical care on the Island of Hainan .
Local authorities approved 18 areas for work in order to better the environmental situation on the island and raise the public health system to a new level .
The program includes , in particular , the development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into account the local features and cost optimization .
The government emphasized the need to integrate this plan with a pilot free trade zone and a free port project on the island .
Medical services should be improved through the use of advanced domestic technologies , the promotion of telemedicine projects and `` smart hospitals '' , as well as introducing AI ( artificial intelligence ) in the healthcare system .
Traditional Chinese medicine is expected to play an important part in this .
According to official data for 2018 , the average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
The government has set the task of bringing this figure to an average of 79 years in China by 2030 .
In April 2018 , President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province .
By 2050 , according to the authorities , the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy , developed tourism , top-notch scientific , technical and financial potential , and modern medicine .
The branches of the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan .
By 2025 , the Chinese government intends to create an `` international center for tourism and consumption '' on Hainan .
In order to do so , the `` Eastern Hawaii '' with their unique natural landscapes , thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels , which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline .
The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world .

HAIKOU, March 15. /TASS/. Tha Hainan authorities set the task to reach an average life expectancy on the island to at least 82 years by 2030, according to www.hinews.cn.
The indicator is enlisted in the provincial government's plan, which provides for a significant increase in the level of medical care on the Island of Hainan. Local authorities approved 18 areas for work in order to better the environmental situation on the island and raise the public health system to a new level. The program includes, in particular, the development of a public health management system taking into account the local features and cost optimization.
The government emphasized the need to integrate this plan with a pilot free trade zone and a free port project on the island. Medical services should be improved through the use of advanced domestic technologies, the promotion of telemedicine projects and "smart hospitals", as well as introducing AI (artificial intelligence) in the healthcare system. Traditional Chinese medicine is expected to play an important part in this.
According to official data for 2018, the average life expectancy in Hainan has reached 77 years. The government has set the task of bringing this figure to an average of 79 years in China by 2030.
In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.
By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on Hainan. In order to do so, the "Eastern Hawaii" with their unique natural landscapes, thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels, which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world.


tass--2020-03-17--No shelling attacks by Turkey-controlled groups reported from Syria’s Idlib

MOSCOW , March 16 .
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No shelling attacks by Turkey-controlled armed groups were reported in Syria ’ s Idlib de-escalation zone during the past day whereas militants staged seven shelling attacks , Oleg Zhuravlev , chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria , told reporters on Monday .
`` No shelling attacks by Turkey-controlled illegal armed groups were reported throughout the day , '' he said , adding that six shelling attacks by Jabhat al-Nusra ( a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia ) militants were reported from the Idlib , Aleppo and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a regular Russian-Turkish joint patrol mission was conducted in the al-Hasakah governorate on Monday .
Russian and Turkish Presidents , Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan , held talks in Moscow on March 5 to agree a ceasefire and a number of other measures to settle the situation in Syria ’ s Idlib governorate .
Under the agreements , hostilities are to be stopped along the entire contact line along with the enforcement of a ceasefire on March 6 .
Russia and Turkey will begin joint patrolling along the M4 highway from March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moscow and Ankara reiterated commitment to Syria ’ s sovereignty and agreed to continue fight against terrorism .
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria .
The center ’ s officers regularly travel around the country 's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation .
The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. No shelling attacks by Turkey-controlled armed groups were reported in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone during the past day whereas militants staged seven shelling attacks, Oleg Zhuravlev, chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, told reporters on Monday.
"No shelling attacks by Turkey-controlled illegal armed groups were reported throughout the day," he said, adding that six shelling attacks by Jabhat al-Nusra (a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia) militants were reported from the Idlib, Aleppo and Latakia governorates.
He also said that a regular Russian-Turkish joint patrol mission was conducted in the al-Hasakah governorate on Monday.
Russian and Turkish Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, held talks in Moscow on March 5 to agree a ceasefire and a number of other measures to settle the situation in Syria’s Idlib governorate. Under the agreements, hostilities are to be stopped along the entire contact line along with the enforcement of a ceasefire on March 6. Russia and Turkey will begin joint patrolling along the M4 highway from March 15 to ensure a security corridor. Moscow and Ankara reiterated commitment to Syria’s sovereignty and agreed to continue fight against terrorism.
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria. The center’s officers regularly travel around the country's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation. The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones.


tass--2020-03-17--India likely to buy additional batch of Russian MiG-29 fighter jets — official

MOSCOW , March 16 .
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India is very much likely to buy an extra batch of Russian MiG-29 @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugayev said on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ probability that we will have an additional order for MiG-29 fighter jets , '' he @ @ @ @ @ the Rossiya-24 television channel .
India currently has more than 60 MiG-29 aircarft .
According @ @ @ @ @ good chances to take part in India ’ s tender for the purchase of 110 @ @ @ @ @ be announced soon .
It was reported earlier that the Russian side planned to take @ @ @ @ @ its MiG-35 fighter jets .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. India is very much likely to buy an extra batch of Russian MiG-29 fighter jets, chief of Russia’s Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugayev said on Monday.
"There is a high probability that we will have an additional order for MiG-29 fighter jets," he said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 television channel.
India currently has more than 60 MiG-29 aircarft.
According to Shugayev, Russia has good chances to take part in India’s tender for the purchase of 110 fighter jets that is to be announced soon. It was reported earlier that the Russian side planned to take part in this tender with its MiG-35 fighter jets.


tass--2020-03-17--Russian family stuck on Montenegro border due to anti-coronavirus measures

BELGRADE , March 16 .
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A Russian family of five people , including two children , reported on Monday it had found itself stuck in the neutral zone on the border between Serbia and Montenegro as both countries sealed their land borders amid the coronavirus outbreak .
`` We are stuck between the borders of Serbia and Montenegro , '' a family member , Olga Kuznetsova , told TASS .
`` We left Moscow [ by car ] on March 14 , when nothing indicated the possible closure of borders with Serbia , '' she continued , adding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hungary and Serbia , which closed their borders shortly after .
`` We crossed the Serbian border through the Brodarevo crossing on March 15 and were approaching the Dobrakovo crossing [ in Montenegro ] when we learned that the Montenegrin border had also been closed . ''
`` We now have to return to Serbia , but I have no idea if Serbia will let us back , '' Olga Kuznetsova said .
Late on March 15 , Montenegro closed its borders for all foreigners except for residence permit holders .
Montenegro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union which has so far reported no cases of the novel coronavirus .
The Russian embassy in Montenegro is aware of the situation and is taking measures to settle it , diplomats told TASS .
`` We are aware of the situation , the embassy is taking all the necessary measures .
Among other things , we maintain contact with our embassy in Serbia at the level of consular departments .
We have also established contact with relevant Montenegrin authorities , which are also engaged in dealing with this situation , '' embassy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only our people were affected , a number of citizens of other states have also found themselves stuck at the sealed border of Montenegro , '' Russian embassy counselor Vladimir Gurko told TASS .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus ( previously known as 2019-nCoV ) was reported in China ’ s city of Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000 , with more than 6,000 deaths .
The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic .

BELGRADE, March 16. /TASS/. A Russian family of five people, including two children, reported on Monday it had found itself stuck in the neutral zone on the border between Serbia and Montenegro as both countries sealed their land borders amid the coronavirus outbreak.
"We are stuck between the borders of Serbia and Montenegro," a family member, Olga Kuznetsova, told TASS.
"We left Moscow [by car] on March 14, when nothing indicated the possible closure of borders with Serbia," she continued, adding that the travelers crossed Belarus, Poland, Hungary and Serbia, which closed their borders shortly after. "We crossed the Serbian border through the Brodarevo crossing on March 15 and were approaching the Dobrakovo crossing [in Montenegro] when we learned that the Montenegrin border had also been closed."
"We now have to return to Serbia, but I have no idea if Serbia will let us back," Olga Kuznetsova said.
Late on March 15, Montenegro closed its borders for all foreigners except for residence permit holders. Montenegro is the only country of the European Union which has so far reported no cases of the novel coronavirus.
The Russian embassy in Montenegro is aware of the situation and is taking measures to settle it, diplomats told TASS.
"We are aware of the situation, the embassy is taking all the necessary measures. Among other things, we maintain contact with our embassy in Serbia at the level of consular departments. We have also established contact with relevant Montenegrin authorities, which are also engaged in dealing with this situation," embassy spokesman Kirill Kirzha said.
"Not only our people were affected, a number of citizens of other states have also found themselves stuck at the sealed border of Montenegro," Russian embassy counselor Vladimir Gurko told TASS.
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories, including Russia, which has 93 coronavirus cases. The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000, with more than 6,000 deaths. The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic.


tass--2020-03-17--Serbia asks Russia to help cope with coronavirus epidemic

BELGRADE , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Serbia has asked Russia for assistance in its efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus , the press service of the Serbian foreign ministry said on Monday after a telephone conversation between the two countries ’ foreign ministers , Ivica Dadic of Serbia and Sergey Lavrov of Russia .
`` Minister Dadic informed his counterpart about the efforts taken in Serbia to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and protect its population .
He asked Minister Lavrov for assistance in acquiring additional medical equipment that might be needed if the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` Minister Lavrov promised that Russia will help Serbia , as it has always done , and wished the brotherly Serbian people and its leaders to cope with the disease the soonest possible . ''
The two top diplomats agreed on mutual assistance in this situation .
By today , fifty-five coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Serbia .
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic declared a state of emergency in the country .
Schools and other educational establishments have been closed until the end of the academic year .
Coronavirus cases have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighboring countries , except Montenegro , which is the only European Union nation with no officially confirmed coronavirus cases .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus ( previously known as 2019-nCoV ) was reported in China ’ s city of Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories , including Russia , which has 93 coronavirus cases .
The World Health Organization says that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have exceeded 170,000 , with more than 6,000 deaths .
The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic .

BELGRADE, March 16. /TASS/. Serbia has asked Russia for assistance in its efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the press service of the Serbian foreign ministry said on Monday after a telephone conversation between the two countries’ foreign ministers, Ivica Dadic of Serbia and Sergey Lavrov of Russia.
"Minister Dadic informed his counterpart about the efforts taken in Serbia to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and protect its population. He asked Minister Lavrov for assistance in acquiring additional medical equipment that might be needed if the number of infection cases grown sharply," it said. "Minister Lavrov promised that Russia will help Serbia, as it has always done, and wished the brotherly Serbian people and its leaders to cope with the disease the soonest possible."
The two top diplomats agreed on mutual assistance in this situation.
By today, fifty-five coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Serbia. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic declared a state of emergency in the country. Schools and other educational establishments have been closed until the end of the academic year.
Coronavirus cases have been reported in all Serbia’s neighboring countries, except Montenegro, which is the only European Union nation with no officially confirmed coronavirus cases.
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories, including Russia, which has 93 coronavirus cases. The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000, with more than 6,000 deaths. The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic.


tass--2020-03-17--US deliberately hampers Iran’s anti-coronavirus efforts — Russian Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
The United States is taking deliberate actions that hamper Iran ’ s measures to tackle the novel coronavirus outbreak , the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday .
`` Iranian President Hassan Rouhani recently said that along with the $ 200-billion damage already dealt to the economy of the country , the May 2018 unilateral US sanctions , imposed within the framework of the maximum pressure campaign , pose a serious obstacle to efficient measures against the infection , '' the statement says .
`` The reason behind the numerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but also the fact that the US is deliberately hindering efforts to counter it .
Millions of Iranian citizens have been deprived of the opportunity to purchase vital medical items , no matter how Washington is trying to distort this fact .
We deeply regret , we are alarmed and seriously concerned by the anti-humane US policies . ''
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted Tehran ’ s firm determination to remain within the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran ’ s nuclear program .
`` We strongly call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truth and make the much-needed decision to immediately lift the sanctions that directly affect fundamental human rights in Iran .
The global pandemic is not the time to settle geopolitical scores , especially if they are baseless and had been devised by Washington to satisfy its own ambitions , '' the ministry said .
Moscow once again reaffirmed its `` determination to preserve the nuclear deal and readiness to continue efforts aimed at restoring its lost balance of interests and sustainability . ''
`` Russia ’ s work in this direction is reinforced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran ’ s economy , beset by problems , '' the ministry statement says .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. The United States is taking deliberate actions that hamper Iran’s measures to tackle the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.
"Iranian President Hassan Rouhani recently said that along with the $200-billion damage already dealt to the economy of the country, the May 2018 unilateral US sanctions, imposed within the framework of the maximum pressure campaign, pose a serious obstacle to efficient measures against the infection," the statement says. "The reason behind the numerous fatalities is not only the infection itself, but also the fact that the US is deliberately hindering efforts to counter it. Millions of Iranian citizens have been deprived of the opportunity to purchase vital medical items, no matter how Washington is trying to distort this fact. We deeply regret, we are alarmed and seriously concerned by the anti-humane US policies."
The Russian Foreign Ministry noted Tehran’s firm determination to remain within the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s nuclear program.
"We strongly call upon the United States to face the truth and make the much-needed decision to immediately lift the sanctions that directly affect fundamental human rights in Iran. The global pandemic is not the time to settle geopolitical scores, especially if they are baseless and had been devised by Washington to satisfy its own ambitions," the ministry said.
Moscow once again reaffirmed its "determination to preserve the nuclear deal and readiness to continue efforts aimed at restoring its lost balance of interests and sustainability."
"Russia’s work in this direction is reinforced by simultaneous large-scale projects and assistance to Iran’s economy, beset by problems," the ministry statement says.


tass--2020-03-17--Saudi Arabia to convoke G20 summit for discussion on coronavirus

MADRID , March 17 .
/TASS/ .
Saudi Arabia will convoke a G20 summit in the coming days to discuss the novel coronavirus pandemic , the press service of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday .
`` Tonight the head of the [ Spanish ] government held a phone conversation with Saudi crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman [ Al Saud ] in his capacity as the G20 chair , '' the press service said .
`` Sanchez told the crown prince that the burden of the international crisis in healthcare and economy necessitates the G20 ’ s global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to send a clear and convincing message to the international community that global leaders are ready to jointly counter the coronavirus threat , '' the press service said .
`` The head of the government suggested holding an urgent meeting of G20 leaders without personal attendance to assess the situation and prepare a roadmap . ''
According to the Spanish government ’ s press service , the Saudi crown prince `` expressed his consent to the proposal and will convene the G20 summit in coming days . ''
A pneumonia outbreak caused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019-nCoV ) was reported in China ’ s city of Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories , including Russia , which has 93 coronavirus cases .
The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000 , with more than 6,000 deaths .
The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic .

MADRID, March 17. /TASS/. Saudi Arabia will convoke a G20 summit in the coming days to discuss the novel coronavirus pandemic, the press service of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday.
"Tonight the head of the [Spanish] government held a phone conversation with Saudi crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman [Al Saud] in his capacity as the G20 chair," the press service said. "Sanchez told the crown prince that the burden of the international crisis in healthcare and economy necessitates the G20’s global governing role."
"We need to send a clear and convincing message to the international community that global leaders are ready to jointly counter the coronavirus threat," the press service said. "The head of the government suggested holding an urgent meeting of G20 leaders without personal attendance to assess the situation and prepare a roadmap."
According to the Spanish government’s press service, the Saudi crown prince "expressed his consent to the proposal and will convene the G20 summit in coming days."
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories, including Russia, which has 93 coronavirus cases. The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000, with more than 6,000 deaths. The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic.


tass--2020-03-17--EU to close its external borders from March 17 amid coronavirus outbreak

PARIS , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
The European Union will close its external borders for 30 days starting from March 17 , French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address to the nation on Monday .
`` On Tuesday , at noon , borders of the EU , of the Schengen Area , will be sealed for 30 days .
Trips between non-EU countries and the European Union will be suspended for this period , '' the French leader said , adding that this was `` a common decision made by the European leaders this morning . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus has become a reality . ''
`` We are now in the state of war .
Our enemy is invisible , but it exists , and it marches forward , '' he said .
`` Once again , I call upon you to stay at home and to keep calm . ''
The French leader said that the government will come up with further practical measures to contain the outbreak soon .
`` All violators of those rules will be prosecuted , '' Macron warned .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) was reported in China ’ s city of Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories , including Russia , which has 93 coronavirus cases .
The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000 , with more than 6,000 deaths .
The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic .

PARIS, March 16. /TASS/. The European Union will close its external borders for 30 days starting from March 17, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address to the nation on Monday.
"On Tuesday, at noon, borders of the EU, of the Schengen Area, will be sealed for 30 days. Trips between non-EU countries and the European Union will be suspended for this period," the French leader said, adding that this was "a common decision made by the European leaders this morning."
Macron stressed that "the threat of coronavirus has become a reality."
"We are now in the state of war. Our enemy is invisible, but it exists, and it marches forward," he said. "Once again, I call upon you to stay at home and to keep calm."
The French leader said that the government will come up with further practical measures to contain the outbreak soon.
"All violators of those rules will be prosecuted," Macron warned.
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories, including Russia, which has 93 coronavirus cases. The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000, with more than 6,000 deaths. The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic.


tass--2020-03-16--Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with Glonass-M satellite launched from Plesetsk spaceport

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
A Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with a Glonass-M satellite has been launched from the @ @ @ @ @ s northwestern Arkhangelsk Region , the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday .
`` At @ @ @ @ @ , March 16 , a combat duty unit of the Russian space troops of the @ @ @ @ @ launch of a Soyuz-2.1b medium-class carrier rocket with a Glonass-M navigation satellite from the Russian @ @ @ @ @ in the Arkhangelsk Region ( Plesetsk spaceport ) , '' it informed .
The Fregat @ @ @ @ @ has separated from the carrier rocket , the Russian defense ministry said .
It was @ @ @ @ @ Plesetsk in 2020 .
The ministry recalled that Soyuz-2 rockets replaced Soyuz-U rockets which were @ @ @ @ @ 2012 .
As many as 435 Soyuz-U rockets and 44 Soyuz-2 rockets have been blasted @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. A Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with a Glonass-M satellite has been launched from the Plestesk spaceport in Russia’s northwestern Arkhangelsk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
"At 21:28 Moscow time on Monday, March 16, a combat duty unit of the Russian space troops of the aerospace forces conducted a successful launch of a Soyuz-2.1b medium-class carrier rocket with a Glonass-M navigation satellite from the Russian Defense Ministry’s spaceport in the Arkhangelsk Region (Plesetsk spaceport)," it informed.
The Fregat booster with a Glonass-M satellite has separated from the carrier rocket, the Russian defense ministry said.
It was the second Soyuz-2 launch from Plesetsk in 2020. The ministry recalled that Soyuz-2 rockets replaced Soyuz-U rockets which were in operation from 1973 to 2012. As many as 435 Soyuz-U rockets and 44 Soyuz-2 rockets have been blasted off from Plesetsk.


tass--2020-03-16--Russia imposes entry ban for foreigners from March 18 to May 1 over coronavirus risks

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a government resolution imposing a temporary entry ban for foreign nationals and persons without nationality for a period from March 18 until May 1 as a measure to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus , as follows from the document posed on the government ’ s website on Monday .
`` In order to ensure the state ’ s security , protect people ’ s health and prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection < … > Russia ’ Federal Security Service ( FSB ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entry to the country by foreign citizens and persons without citizenship , including those arriving from Belarus and Belarusian nationals , from 00:00 local time on March 18 , 2020 to 00:00 local time on May 1 , '' the document says .
The ban will not be applicable to employees of diplomatic missions and consular establishments in Russia , drivers of motor vehicles serving international routes , aircraft , ship and railway crews , members of official delegations , holders of diplomatic , service and regular private visas arriving in Russia due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and transit air passengers .
Russia ’ s Air Transport Agency was give 24 hours to inform corresponding air carriers about the ban .
The Russian interior ministry and its territorial divisions were instructed to suspend the issuance of entry invitations and permits for the use of foreign nationals as labor migrants .
The foreign ministry was instructed to suspend visa issuance to the above mentioned categories of people and notify foreign states about these measures .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus ( previously known as 2019-nCoV ) was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories , including Russia , which has 93 coronavirus cases .
The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000 , with more than 6,000 deaths .
The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a government resolution imposing a temporary entry ban for foreign nationals and persons without nationality for a period from March 18 until May 1 as a measure to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as follows from the document posed on the government’s website on Monday.
"In order to ensure the state’s security, protect people’s health and prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection <…> Russia’ Federal Security Service (FSB) is instructed to impose temporary restrictions on entry to the country by foreign citizens and persons without citizenship, including those arriving from Belarus and Belarusian nationals, from 00:00 local time on March 18, 2020 to 00:00 local time on May 1," the document says.
The ban will not be applicable to employees of diplomatic missions and consular establishments in Russia, drivers of motor vehicles serving international routes, aircraft, ship and railway crews, members of official delegations, holders of diplomatic, service and regular private visas arriving in Russia due to the death of a close relative, and transit air passengers.
Russia’s Air Transport Agency was give 24 hours to inform corresponding air carriers about the ban. The Russian interior ministry and its territorial divisions were instructed to suspend the issuance of entry invitations and permits for the use of foreign nationals as labor migrants. The foreign ministry was instructed to suspend visa issuance to the above mentioned categories of people and notify foreign states about these measures.
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from about 130 countries and territories, including Russia, which has 93 coronavirus cases. The World Health Organization says that the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 170,000, with more than 6,000 deaths. The WHO has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic.


tass--2020-03-16--Many countries opt for Russian combat equipment despite sanctions — official

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
Many foreign countries choose to buy Russian combat equipment despite the sanction risks @ @ @ @ @ s Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugayev said on Monday .
`` Russia @ @ @ @ @ in priority with many countries .
Some countries and concrete persons are running real risks @ @ @ @ @ .
We value such partners because they prefer us , '' he said in an @ @ @ @ @ channel .
According to Shugayev , Russia ’ s foreign partners are guided by their @ @ @ @ @ combat equipment `` not because they seek to please anyone or because someone finds it @ @ @ @ @ equipment has proved its worth first of all from the point of view of combat @ @ @ @ @ , '' he stressed .

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. Many foreign countries choose to buy Russian combat equipment despite the sanction risks, chief of Russia’s Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugayev said on Monday.
"Russia as a reliable partner is in priority with many countries. Some countries and concrete persons are running real risks opting to buy our equipment. We value such partners because they prefer us," he said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 television channel.
According to Shugayev, Russia’s foreign partners are guided by their own interests and choose Russian combat equipment "not because they seek to please anyone or because someone finds it yielding." "Our equipment has proved its worth first of all from the point of view of combat uses and the price-quality ratio," he stressed.


tass--2020-03-16--Indian Army decides to purchase 400 more T-90S battle tanks — Russian military official

MOSCOW , March 16 .
/TASS/ .
The Indian Army made a decision for an additional purchase of 400 Russian @ @ @ @ @ India is already manufacturing under a license , Head of Russia ’ s Federal Service @ @ @ @ @ Dmitry Shugayev said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Monday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ a decision to increase the purchase of T-90S tanks , which they are already producing @ @ @ @ @ '' Shugayev stated .
`` Last year , we signed an additional license agreement to @ @ @ @ @ until 2028 , for 400 more tanks , '' he added .
The T-90S Bhishma @ @ @ @ @ for the Indian Army .
According to the Military Balance 2019 handbook published by the @ @ @ @ @ Studies ( IISS ) , over 1,025 T-90S tanks are operational in the Indian Army @ @ @

MOSCOW, March 16. /TASS/. The Indian Army made a decision for an additional purchase of 400 Russian T-90S battle tanks, which India is already manufacturing under a license, Head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation Dmitry Shugayev said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 TV channel on Monday.
"The Indian armed forces made a decision to increase the purchase of T-90S tanks, which they are already producing under a license agreement," Shugayev stated.
"Last year, we signed an additional license agreement to extend the previous license deal until 2028, for 400 more tanks," he added.
The T-90S Bhishma is the main battle tank for the Indian Army. According to the Military Balance 2019 handbook published by the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), over 1,025 T-90S tanks are operational in the Indian Army at present.
T-90S Tanks