Two districts in Russia's Far East declare a state of emergency

Authorities in the Oktyabrsky and Khasansky Districts in the Far Eastern Primorsky Region in Russia on Sunday declared a state of emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak, reported TASS news agency.

People from China arriving in the region with a residence permit will undergo medical tests for the coronavirus and be quarantined for 14 days.

Three facilities have been launched for monitoring and quarantine in the regions.