BEIJING, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Two confirmed Chinese patients of the novel coronavirus in Russia are receiving professional treatment from the Russian side and are in good condition, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.

In recent days, some media have reported that Russia may repatriate patients with the novel coronavirus in Russia.

The Russian side on Monday evening clarified that the patients in Russia will make their own decisions on wether to stay or leave after they are cured, spokesperson Hua Chunying told an online daily briefing.

Hua expressed gratitude to Russia, adding that "China will continue its close coordination with the international community, including Russia, to jointly cope with the epidemic."

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