The operative headquarters for prevention of the spread of the novel coronavirus in Russia has decided to open the border with South Ossetia, and the Russian government will sign a decision over the next few days.

“Based on the results of the session, it was decided to open the state border of the Russian Federation with the Republic of South Ossetia.,” as stated in the statement of the operative headquarters, Interfax reports.

The statement states that the relevant decision was adopted during the session of the operative headquarters held on Thursday.