MOSCOW, February 16. /TASS/. Russia has extended suspension of the air service with the United Kingdom until March 16 because of the epidemiological situation, the coronavirus response center told reporters on Tuesday.

"The response center for prevention of import and spread of the novel coronavirus infection on the territory of Russia made a decision to extend the period for suspension of the air traffic with the United Kingdom. To ensure protection of the population’s health, the effect of restrictions is extended until 11.59 pm of March 16, 2021," the center said.

Russia suspended air traffic with the United Kingdom from December 22 of last year in view of the new coronavirus strain found in its territory.