Over the past 24 hours, 9,623 patients with COVID-19 have been identified in Russia, the operational headquarters reports. This is a new record for the number of cases per day. By May 2, the total number of patients in Russia increased to 124,054 people in 85 regions, Vedomosti reported.
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In Russia, 7933 new cases of coronavirus infection per day were detected, data from the site of the Federal Operational Headquarters of Stopcoronavirus.ru has shown, as reported by Vedomosti. This is a new record for the number of cases per day. The total number of patients in Russia by...
The loosening of restrictions imposed on citizens due to the threat of the coronavirus COVID-19 will begin with the permission to engage in outdoor sports and walk in small groups, said Anna Popova, head of Rospotrebnadzor.
“Looser restrictions will begin with short walks of two or three people, with morning...
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin tested positive for the new coronavirus and has told President Vladimir Putin he will self-isolate, The Associated Press reported.
First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will temporarily perform Mishustin’s duties, but the prime minister said Thursday that he would stay in touch on key issues.
Mishustin,...
A group suspected of attempting to sell 100 counterfeit ventilators used to treat coronavirus patients have been detained after an armed confrontation outside Moscow, Interfax reported Wednesday.
The coronavirus pandemic has strained Russia's healthcare system as infections have soared, with officials and healthcare workers pointing to widespread shortages in equipment...
As Russians across the country are staying home under coronavirus lockdown measures, Ural Airlines has launched a special service for those who are sick and tired of all those home-cooked meals — or just really miss traveling, The Moscow Times writes.
Residents of Moscow, St. Petersburg and Ural Airlines’ home...
Nurses have quit en masse from Russia’s top coronavirus hospital in Moscow over poor working conditions and low wages, investigative news website Open Media reported Monday.
A former nurse who said she quit the Kommunarka hospital after almost two months told the outlet that more than a dozen nursing staff had left...
Russia’s crude oil production will go down by around 10% in 2020 due to OPEC+ restrictions compared with 2019 when it reached the record 560.2 million tons, Energy Minister Alexander Novak said at a meeting on energy development issues headed by President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.
"Currently companies are preparing...
Russian authorities reported on Wednesday 108 more coronavirus-related deaths, the highest daily figure since the beginning of the outbreak in the country, TASS reports.
The death toll stands at 972, the emergency team said in a statement, while 5,841 people tested positive for COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, taking...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended the nationwide ‘vacation period’ until May 11, and said the government plans to slowly reopen the economy after that, The Moscow Times reports.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to cause havoc in the country, with 6,411 confirmed new coronavirus infections Tuesday, bringing the country’s official...
