Russia restricted an entry from Hong Kong and southern African countries

On November 28, Russia restricted entry of foreigners who live in Hong Kong and several countries in southern Africa due to a new strain of coronavirus.

A decision was made to restrict entry into Russia of foreign citizens residing in the Republic of South Africa, the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic of Zimbabwe, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Madagascar, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and foreign citizens in these territories.

Additionally, Russia has extended suspension of flights with Tanzania until February 1, 2022.

Russia has resumed flights with 77 countries, and five more countries are open from December 1.