Friday, April 17, 2020

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Russia -- News Updates April 17, 2020



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.

Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic In Russia -- News Updates April 17, 2020

Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News for April 17 -- Moscow Times
Alarming record: Number of new coronavirus cases in Russia surpasses 4,000 -- RT
Russia's Coronavirus Cases Surge By Over 4,000 in 6th Consecutive One-Day Record -- Moscow Times
Russia’s Coronavirus Outbreak Is ‘Changing for the Worse,’ Putin Warns -- Moscow Times
Kremlin notes Russian regions in different stages of preparedness to fight coronavirus -- TASS
Medvedev Sees COVID-19 Response Measures in Big Russian Cities as Tough Yet Adequate -- Sputnik
Russia ranks 11th in the world for COVID-19 cases -- TASS
Covid-19 strikes Moscow’s LEGENDARY Bolshoi Theater, dozens of staff test positive -- RT
Moscow could soon look like NEW YORK as coronavirus sweeps Russian capital – top virologist -- RT
About half of COVID-19 cases in Russia asymptomatic, says official -- TASS
Russia, U.S. Should Help Each Other During Pandemic: Kremlin -- AFP
Russia will accept ventilators from United States if needed: Kremlin -- Reuters
Russia’s Aeroflot Cancels International Flight Sales Until August -- Moscow Times
Coronavirus Hits Russian Markets -- Moscow Times
Russia’s leadership vacuum grows as virus spreads -- Giovanni Pigni, Asia Times

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