On February 3, the official public number of the Chinese Embassy in Russia dispelled the rumor: the Russian Ministry of Health informed the Embassy that the news of the expulsion was a misinterpretation by the outside world and that Russia would take all effective measures to treat the patient until healed. Previously, Russia has confirmed two cases of New Crown Pneumonia, both of which were Chinese citizens. Russia has decided to suspend the issuance of work visas to Chinese citizens, as well as to suspend visa-free travel for Chinese tour groups, effective from February 2. Earlier, Russia had announced the closure of the border in the Far East on the 30th.