News Alert: Russia, Hong Kong place dramatic restrictions on travel from China in bid to limit coronavirus outbreak

Facing public pressure to stem the tide of Chinese visitors, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the closure of half the border crossings with China, including all rail links. Flights will also be slashed in half. Three far-eastern Russian regions, the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Khabarovsk and Amur, announced they were closing their borders until Feb. 7.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 28, 5:38 AM     Russia, Hong Kong place dramatic restrictions on travel from China in bid to limit coronavirus outbreak Facing public pressure to stem the tide of Chinese visitors, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced the closure of half the border crossings with China, including all rail links. Flights will also be slashed in half. Three far-eastern Russian regions, the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Khabarovsk and Amur, announced they were closing their borders until Feb. 7. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071