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Number of Russia’s coronavirus cases nearing 12,000

Number of Russia’s coronavirus cases nearing 12,000

The number of coronavirus cases in Russia rose by 1,786 in the past 24 hours, reaching 11,917, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said in a statement on Friday, adding that coronavirus patients had been identified for the first time in the Tuva …

Four killed in Moscow retirement home fire, 16 injured

Four killed in Moscow retirement home fire, 16 injured

Two people who were injured in the fire at a retirement home in Moscow have died in hospital, a medical source said. "Two people have died in a hospital. Therefore, the number of fatalities climbed to four," TASS cited …

Russian Railways cancels more than 50 trains from April 7

Russian Railways cancels more than 50 trains from April 7

Railway company Russian Railways cancelled a number of long-distance trains, Sapsan train service between Moscow and St. Petersburg will also be reduced, the company said. The frequency of 37 trains will be temporarily reduced, 53 …

Russian Census can be postponed over COVID-19 pandemic

Russian Census can be postponed over COVID-19 pandemic

The Russian Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) proposed to postpone the 2020 Russian Census to 2021 over the COVID-19 pandemic. "The Rosstat has voiced an initiative to postpone to 2021 the [2020] Russian Census, whose …

Coronavirus cases in Russia surpass 2,700

Coronavirus cases in Russia surpass 2,700

The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 440 over the past day to 2,777 in 75 regions, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported. A total of 190 people have recovered and 24 people have died over the entire period, …

Russian government now entitled to declare state of emergency

Russian government now entitled to declare state of emergency

Russia’s State Duma passed a bill in the first reading at a meeting today vesting the government with additional powers because of the coronavirus pandemic, including declaring a state of emergency throughout the country or in some of its …

10 people recovered from coronavirus in Moscow

10 people recovered from coronavirus in Moscow

In Moscow, ten people who had previously been diagnosed with coronavirus were discharged from the hospital, Vice Mayor for Social Development, Anastasia Rakova said. She specified that at present, 28 people have been cured of the …

Elderly woman dies from coronavirus in Moscow

Elderly woman dies from coronavirus in Moscow

In Moscow, a 69-year-old patient with coronavirus died, the operational headquarters reports. It is clarified that upon admission to the hospital, the woman was confirmed to be suffering bilateral pneumonia. "The doctors …

Number of coronavirus cases in Russia exceeds 1,000

Number of coronavirus cases in Russia exceeds 1,000

The number of people infected with the coronavirus in Russia has grown by 196 to 1,036 cases over the past twenty-four hours, the coronavirus monitoring center reported on Friday. Another 196 coronavirus cases have been recorded in 16 …

Moscow under coronavirus quarantine

Moscow under coronavirus quarantine

All shops except grocery stores will be closed in Moscow from March 28 to April 5, pharmacies will remain open, a decree published on Thursday by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin …

Temporary monument to Zhukov dismantled in Moscow

Temporary monument to Zhukov dismantled in Moscow

In Moscow, a temporary monument to Marshal Georgy Zhukov, installed on Manezhnaya Square in Moscow, was dismantled due to problems with the pedestal, Moscow City Duma deputy Yevgeny Gerasimov said. …

Nutritionist: what to eat to never get sick

Nutritionist: what to eat to never get sick

Nutritionist Margarita Koroleva believes that during an epidemic it is especially important to have a right diet. Cereals and canned goods, which many Russians buy, are not suitable for maintaining immunity. "Now you need to be …

Putin: Russians making 18 000 rubles belong to middle class

Putin: Russians making 18 000 rubles belong to middle class

According to the World Bank’s method of estimating the middle class, more than 70% of Russia’s citizens belong to the middle class, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, noting that the task of the government is to …

Mishustin: Russia did not initiate OPEC+ deal exit

Mishustin: Russia did not initiate OPEC+ deal exit

Russia proposed to extend the OPEC+ agreement for a year, it was other countries that initiated leaving the deal, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said opening a government meeting. "We did not initiate the withdrawal from …

Mass gatherings banned in Moscow to stop coronavirus spread

Mass gatherings banned in Moscow to stop coronavirus spread

A ban on mass gatherings of more than 5,000 people in Moscow was declared till April 10. The ban is seen as a measure to prevent possible spread of the novel coronavirus-associated infections. "Today, I signed a decree banning …

Putin on link between Russians' incomes and oil

Putin on link between Russians' incomes and oil

Russia is trying to shield its economy from turbulence in global energy markets, but cutting the country's reliance on oil cannot happen at once, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "We are gradually weaning …