RT: Russian Covid-19 cases exceed 21,000 after Putin warns country faces 'extraordinary crisis'
The day after President Vladimir Putin told Russians that the next few weeks will be "decisive" in the battle with coronavirus, the country has posted a new daily record rise in infections, with 2,774 new cases discovered.
Over two-thirds (1,949) were found in Moscow and its surrounding region, with others dotted around the country. The national total now stands at 21,102.
Worryingly, the remote northern Komi Republic is Russia's fourth most affected region overall. The resource-rich territory recorded 97 fresh Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing its tally to 305, with three dead.
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WNU Editor: Using Quebec where I live as my standard to compare to, I am not optimistic on this scenario .... Moscow expected to reach COVID-19 outbreak peak in 2-3 weeks (TASS). It is also Russian Orthodox Easter this weekend. I know many churches outsied of Moscow have yet to cancel their services .... Russia Prepares to Mark Orthodox Easter Under Coronavirus Lockdown (Moscow Times). On a personal note. All my family and friends in Russia are now telling me the same thing. They understand why I was so worried about this pandemic over two months ago, and why I have been holed up in my chalet for the past 5 weeks.
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