Russia suspends all international flights from March 27



       The government announced that starting Friday, Russia will stop all scheduled flights and charter flights to and from the country. Recovery time is to be determined.


       Moscow authorities also announced that all stores (excluding food stores and pharmacies), restaurants, cafes and bars will be closed from March 28 to April 5, after the country's total number of coronavirus cases rose to 840.


       Only operate evacuation flights and flights executed according to the decisions of the Russian Federation government. Some airlines will be allowed to operate rescue flights to take Russian citizens home.