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Chernyshenko announced the need for special control over the flights of Olympians

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko considers it necessary to eliminate the risk of coronavirus infection of Russian athletes during flights to Beijing for the Olympic Games. Chernyshenko's statement was provided to RBC in the office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

“Team flight logistics must be organized in such a way that the risks of the spread of the COVID-19 virus are reduced to zero. Epidemiological control measures must be observed at all airports: teams must be provided with specially processed vehicles for arrival at the airport, screening in specially prepared halls, separate from the passenger flow, ”said the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of sports.

He also demanded to carry out a complete disinfection of the transport on which the athletes are taken from the airport building to the planes for landing.

The hockey team responded to the data on the refusal to fly with other teams

The final stage of preparation for the Games is held by the national teams in eight cities of Russia, as well as abroad. Until February 10, more than 20 flights to Beijing for Russian athletes are planned.

The Olympic Games will be held from 4 to 20 February. On January 25, the Russian Olympic Committee announced that the delegation of the Russian national team consisted of 461 representatives, including 212 athletes.

Chernyshenko announced the need for special control over the flights of Olympians