Malaysia Bans Entry of Chinese Nationals from Wuhan Area

Preventing the Spread of 'Wuhan Pyeollyeom'

Amid the occurrence of the fourth confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection known as 'Wuhan pneumonia' in South Korea, visitors wearing masks are seen at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on the afternoon of the 27th.

The Malaysian government decided on the 27th to temporarily ban the entry of Chinese nationals coming from Hubei Province, where Wuhan City is located, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection known as 'Wuhan Pneumonia.'

The Malaysian Prime Minister's Office announced through a press release that it would ban the entry of Chinese nationals coming from Wuhan City and Hubei Province.

All types of visa holders, including those entering visa-free, from Hubei Province will be prohibited from entering.

The Prime Minister's Office added, "The ban will be lifted once the situation returns to normal."

The Malaysian government made this decision after the Chinese National Health Commission announced at noon that 2,806 confirmed cases of Wuhan Pneumonia had been reported across 30 provinces nationwide, with 81 deaths.

So far, four Chinese nationals in Malaysia have been confirmed to have Wuhan Pneumonia.