MOSCOW, February 2 Beijing Olympics to minimize the risk of contracting the coronavirus, a source familiar with the situation said. The Beijing Olympics will be held from February 4 to 20. The Russian national team flies to Beijing on Wednesday.
"The leadership of the Russian national ice hockey team requested a separate flight to Beijing due to concerns about the coronavirus in order to minimize the risks of infection. This reduces the risk of infection for representatives of other sports <…>", — said the source of the agency.