Chinese port city near Russia bans imported fruit in pre-emptive move to stop coronavirus


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Manzhouli, China’s border city with Russia and a major land port for foreign trade, has banned imported fruit from entering the city, due to coronavirus fears. “Recently, in many places in China, the surfaces of imported fruits have tested positive for the coronavirus … From January 16, 2022, imported fruits will be suspended from entering Manzhouli City,” said an official announcement on Sunday by the city, located in Inner Mongolia. For imported fruits that arrived in the city and were in transit before Sunday, buyers must suspend sales and contact local market regulation authorities. Sales may resume only after undergoing...