Russia announces measures to combat virus

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has anunced country will deport foreign citizens if y are detected with a new virus that has killed more than 300 people.

Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Mishustin said special measures were being taken to "prevent spre of virus" in Russia. Russia on Friday reported first two confirmed cases of new coronavirus. Russia has closed its land border with China and suspended train traffic between countries.

China's updated figures of 361 deaths and 2,829 new cases over last 24 hours, bringing Chinese total to 17,205 cases, come as or countries continued evacuating citizens from hardest-hit Hubei province and restricted travel by Chinese or people who recently travelled in country.

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said Air Force planes will fly to Hubei province on Monday to bring back Russian citizens.

Similar steps have been taken by or countries to try to stop spre of virus that has sickened thousands, mostly Chinese citizens in Hubei province.