CORONAVIRUS CASES IN RUSSIA

There have been 1,036 cases of coronavirus infections reported in Russia so far and four deaths, which prime minister is not happy with.

Russia has stepped up its measures to tackle the pandemic and prevent its spread within the country.

March 28

 Moscow's famed Bolshoi Theatre has begun streaming some of its most notable past performances online after being forced to shut its doors to the public as a result of tough new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus in the country.

March 27

Russia confirmed 196 new coronavirus infections on Friday, bringing the country’s official number of cases up to 1,036 and marking the largest one-day increase in cases so far. It also said one person had died in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to four. A Russian citizen infected with coronavirus has died in a hospital in Cuba.The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and its partners have produced 500,000 coronavirus test kits so far, but are planning to soon ramp up production to 2.5 million kits a week, Kirill Dmitriev, RDIF's head, told Reuters in a phone interview.

March 26

Russia confirmed 182 new coronavirus infections, bringing the country’s official number of cases up to 840.  It was sad to here that a staffer for the Russian government's chief of staff has tested positive for coronavirus, the Meduza news website reported. Senator Andrei Klishas told RBC that Narusova tested negative for the virus.Russia has loosened its ban on foreigners entering the country to allow the spouses and immediate relatives of Russian citizens to enter.

March 25

 Russia’s April 22 public vote on a package of constitutional amendments will be postponed until after the coronavirus outbreak is under control, President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the nation. He added that next week would be a nationwide paid holiday to encourage Russians to stay home and slow the spread of the virus.Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's two-day visit to Syria this week was aimed at trying to prevent a flare-up in tensions there that might distract Russia, Turkey and Syria from committing resources to fighting coronavirus, the Vedomosti business daily reported,

March 24

Russia confirmed 57 new coronavirus infections, bringing the country’s official number of cases up to 495. Russia is facing a “serious situation” as the coronavirus spreads, Moscow’s mayor told President Vladimir Putin, adding that "the real number of those who are sick is much greater" than official numbers indicate.

March 23

 Russia confirmed 71 new coronavirus infections on Monday, bringing the country’s official number of cases up to 438. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has ordered all residents over 65 to self-isolate at home starting Thursday, saying each elderly citizen would receive a total of 4,000 rubles ($50) in exchange for following the order.

March 22

Russia confirmed 61 new cases of coronavirus, bringing its official count to 367.The Tokyo 2020 Olympics should be postponed by a year because coronavirus outbreaks worldwide have disrupted athletes' preparations and could jeopardize their health, the head of Russia's Boxing Federation said.

March 21

Russia confirmed 53 new coronavirus infections, bringing the country’s official number of cases up to 306. Russia's largest carmaker Avtovaz, which employs around 35,000 workers, has reported the first two coronavirus cases among its workers and quarantined 29 employees. The carmarker said it doesn't plan to stop production.

March 20

 Russia confirmed 54 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the country's total number of infections to 253. Moscow traffic police have launched spot checks on the city's taxis to ensure drivers wear face masks and regularly disinfect their vehicles. Under new regulations, drivers must change masks every three hours and use sanitizer to clean their hands and disinfect their vehicles twice a day.

March 19

 Russia has reported 52 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 199. This marks a 35% jump in cases in the past 24 hours. A 79-year-old Russian woman with pre-existing conditions has died in a Moscow hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus. It is the first coronavirus-related death in the country.

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