Roadblocks Go Up as Russian Towns Seek Isolation From Virus

  • Towns dominated by key industries seek stricter quarantine
  • Businesses pushed for restrictions in towns over virus
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As orders spread across Russia for residents to stay home to combat the coronavirus outbreak, some towns are going further and all but cutting themselves off from the rest of the country.