Coronavirus is a serious disease that affects the respiratory system and leads to complications (pneumonia, intoxication) and even death. The first 2019-nCoV infection was reported in Wuhan, China.
In which countries is the coronavirus currently raging?
To date, the authorities of most countries do not recommend traveling abroad, due to the large number of cases of coronavirus infection. China remains in first place in terms of incidence. As of March 10, 113,739 people, 63,663 of them, have recovered.
The second place is occupied by South Korea, where 7,478 patients and 463 deaths. This is the first country in which the coronavirus began to spread after China. This situation is observed due to the fact that there were no appropriate measures to combat the virus. Italy has recorded 9,172 infections and 463 deaths. 724 people have recovered from coronavirus. This country is in third place in terms of incidence. More than a thousand patients with coronavirus have been registered in Iran, France, Spain.
The Diamond Princess cruise ship with 3,700 people on board has been quarantined in the Japanese port city of Yokohama. Ten passengers were diagnosed with coronavirus, so the Japanese government forbade all people on board to leave the ship. At the end of the quarantine, all people were released from the ship. The Russians who were evacuated from China to the Tyumen region were released from quarantine. 144 citizens of the country arrived on the territory of the Russian Federation, and none of them was found to have coronavirus.
Can I travel to China because of the virus?
After the first outbreaks of the virus, thermal imagers were installed at airports in China to measure the temperature of passengers. People who arrived from Wuhan were especially carefully checked.
Departure to China is currently prohibited in countries due to quarantine. The first city to be quarantined was Wuhan, which was the epicenter of the virus. Some time later, several more cities with a population of more than a million people were closed. After Wuhan, the city of Huanggang was closed. Both settlements are located in the center of the country. That is why a ban on entry into China was introduced.
Entering and leaving Wuhan is strictly prohibited. All public transport has been stopped. People are advised to minimize contact with neighbors and stay at home. It is not recommended to travel to China because of the virus, as the situation has not been clarified.
In Hong Kong, the airline Cathay Pacific dismissed its employees on vacation for 3 weeks, which will not be paid due to the cancellation of a large number of flights to mainland China. Due to the spread of the coronavirus, many airlines had to change routes to avoid transfers to China.
Which countries have canceled tourist tours?
Most states have introduced strict measures that will limit the spread of the virus. Most countries have stopped issuing visas to citizens who live in China. In the Russian Federation, all air routes to China were canceled. Air travel is allowed between countries, as the virus can live in the environment for no more than 2 hours.
All border checkpoints for Chinese citizens who planned to enter the territory of the Russian Federation. Kazakhstan, Indonesia, the Philippines and the Czech Republic have stopped issuing visas to the Chinese. America has announced a threat level three for visiting China and is urging its citizens to cancel or reschedule a trip to this country.
On January 28, an official source of Aviasales provided information about a 35 percent reduction in the number of purchases of plane tickets. Air communication with China was terminated by five air carriers until the situation stabilized. Most tour operators transport only citizens from China to Russia. In order to avoid overloading flights, vacationers depart on scheduled dates.
Tour operator Rus-Tour stopped selling tickets from the Russian Federation to China. He is engaged in the emergency export of tourists from China, despite the fact that the terms of their holidays are interrupted. Anex Tour has canceled flights to the People's Republic of China. The operator offers to change the date of departure or choose another direction. Due to the current situation, tourists are given the opportunity to terminate agreements for tours or change the conditions of tours with the possible receipt of the entire amount of money.
Where to go on vacation, where there is no Chinese virus?
Cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in 26 countries around the world. It is dangerous to travel to these countries, so it is recommended to reschedule the trip or choose countries in which the virus has not been registered.
Tours to China are prohibited not only by the authorities of other countries, but also by the leadership of the PRC. It is recommended not to travel to:
- South Korea;
- Italy;
- USA;
- Netherlands;
- Egypt;
- England;
- Spain;
- Thailand;
- France;
- Australia, Malaysia;
- Argentina;
- San Marino.
At airports, you can see that tour cancellations have been introduced in most of these countries.
Holidays are allowed in Nigeria, Afghanistan, Macedonia, Monaco, Paraguay, Luxembourg, Morocco, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Tunisia, Malta, Dominican Republic, Armenia, Andor, Costa Rica, Serbia, Colombia, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sinegal. You can relax in Macedonia, Monaco, Paraguay, Luxembourg, Morocco, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Tunisia, Malta.
Not all flights to these countries are closed. But, it is recommended to be as careful and careful as possible, since cases of coronavirus infection have been reported in states. If you have a ticket, then it is better to hand it over and adhere to the quarantine rules.
It is strictly forbidden to fly to China because of the epidemic, as there is a high risk of contracting coronavirus. The leadership of the Ministry of Health urges citizens to adhere to quarantine, which will limit the possibility of developing the disease and spreading the virus.