Beijing, Feb 2 (AFP/APP): The coronavirus outbreak has killed more than 300 people and infected more than 14,000 in mainland China and beyond, forcing governments around the world to take drastic measures. From border closures to flight bans, here are some of the steps states have taken to limit the spread of the virus: – Travel bans – The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of foreign nationals who had travelled to China over the past two weeks. Major restrictions were also placed on US nationals, with mandatory 14-day quarantines for those returning from the Chinese province at the epicentre of the outbreak. The only foreign nationals exempted from the ban are immediate family members of American citizens and permanent residents. Australia and Israel followed suit with a similar ban on non-citizens who have travelled to China in the last 14 days. Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Mongolia have announced similar restrictions on people travelling from China. – Border closures – Some nations have closed their borders with China in a bid to protect their territory from the outbreak. Russia said Thursday it was closing its frontiers with China in the Far East, while Kazakhstan has halted cross-border … Continue reading China virus outbreak: how governments have reacted?