Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the protests showed 'not the best side of our character'
— Ukraine’s effort to quarantine more than 70 people evacuated from China over the new virus outbreak plunged into chaos Thursday as local residents opposing the move hurled stones at the evacuees and engaged in violent clashes with police.
Protesters hurled stones at the buses and shattered a window in one of them, but the evacuees appeared unhurt. Avakov urged the protesters “not to fall for provocations and be understanding of the necessity for these temporary measures.”Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky weighed in, saying the protests showed “not the best side of our character.” He tried to reassure people that the quarantined evacuees wouldn’t pose any danger to local residents.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Their market shut, traders in China's Silicon Valley do business from bagsWhile coronavirus fears curtail much of China’s bustle, traders in the country's Silicon Valley are getting back to business, buying and selling from bags and suitcases on the streets outside their shut premises by DavidKirton_
Read more »
Fearing infection, residents protest coronavirus evacuees landing in UkraineResidents in central Ukraine protested the arrival of a plane carrying evacuees ...
Read more »
China records drop in new coronavirus cases; two deaths reported from quarantined shipChina reported a dramatic drop in new coronavirus infections on Thursday althoug...
Read more »
McLaren limit F1 hospitality access amid coronavirus fearsMcLaren have closed their paddock hospitality at Formula One testing in Barcelon...
Read more »
Novel coronavirus appears to be stabilizing in China amid fears of new outbreak in JapanWeeks into the novel coronavirus crisis, the outbreak finally appears to be stabilizing in central China, where the virus was initially detected before it spread throughout the country and the world.
Read more »