COVID Russia

• Russia to ease COVID-19 restrictions despite hitting record cases

  According to the latest order from the consumer health watchdog, from Sunday people will no longer need to self-isolate after contacting those infected with COVID-19.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2022
  
• Russia’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 650K, second highest in the world

  So far, Russia's COVID-19 death toll has not been affected by the Omicron variant and was mostly caused by a surge of infections in October and November.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2021
  
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• Russia marks record number of COVID-19 deaths for 5th straight day

  President Vladimir Putin this week approved a nationwide workplace shutdown in the first week of November, and the capital Moscow will reimpose a partial lockdown from Oct. 28.

  Health

  Oct 23, 2021
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• Vladimir Putin self-isolating amid COVID-19 outbreak in inner-circle

  Putin has been fully vaccinated with the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, receiving his second shot in April.

  World

  Sep 14, 2021
• Russia tests nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 8 to 12

  The children's shot is expected to be ready for distribution by Sept. 15, Gintsburg was quoted as saying during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2021