Citing coronavirus concerns, Russia closes its borders to Italian nationals and other foreigners arriving from Italy

Effective at midnight on March 13, Russia is imposing a temporary ban on all travel into the country by Italian nationals and other foreigners arriving from Italy.

Coronavirus has hit Italy hardest in Europe, where at the time of this writing more than 12,400 people have tested positive for the disease, which has caused 827 deaths in the country. To fight the spread of the illness, Italian officials have imposed sweeping restrictions on movement throughout the country, closing schools, restaurants, and entertainment venues.