Singapore army personnel and volunteers preparing free face masks packages at SAFTI Military Institute, before distributing them around the country, in Singapore on Saturday (Feb 1). - Reuters
BEIJING: The coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 250 people and infected thousands in mainland China and beyond has forced governments around the world to take drastic measures.
From border closures to flight bans, here are some of the steps states big and small have taken to limit the spread of the virus:
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