Russia Coronavirus

• Russia approves 3rd coronavirus vaccine before late-stage trials begin, PM says

  Russia has already approved two COVID-19 vaccines, including the Sputnik V shot, following a similar approach of granting approval before seeing any late-stage trial results.

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  Feb 20, 2021
  
• Scientists from 5 countries question accuracy of Russia coronavirus vaccine data

  The move highlights growing concern among scientists about the safety and efficacy of the Sputnik-V vaccine, which the government approved for use before completing full human trials.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2020
  
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• Russia clears coronavirus vaccine, insists it’s safe as scientists sound alarm

  The move was met with international skepticism and unease because the shots have only been studied in dozens of people.

  World

  Aug 11, 2020
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• Russia could approve potential coronavirus vaccine in early August: source

  The speed at which Russia is moving to roll out the vaccine has prompted some Western media to question whether Moscow is putting national prestige before solid science and safety.

  World

  Jul 29, 2020
• Russia behind spread of coronavirus disinformation, U.S. officials say

  Russian intelligence services are using a trio of English-language websites to spread disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. officials said Tuesday.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2020
• U.S. coronavirus deaths hit grim record as cases rise rapidly in India, Russia

  The once-unthinkable death toll in the U.S. means that more Americans have died from the virus than were killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.

  World

  May 28, 2020
• Moscow attributes 60% of coronavirus deaths to other causes, explaining low rate

  With over 240,000 confirmed cases but only 2,212 coronavirus deaths, Russia has one of the world's lowest mortality rates.

  World

  May 13, 2020
• At least 5 coronavirus patients dead after fire at Russian hospital: reports

  The fire was apparently started by an overloaded ventilator in the intensive care unit of the St. Petersburg hospital.

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  May 12, 2020
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• 1 dead after fire breaks out at Moscow hospital treating coronavirus patients: officials

  The hospital, located in northwestern Moscow, had been designated by the authorities as one of the medical facilities treating coronavirus patients in the Russian capital.

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  May 9, 2020
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• Russia’s domestic violence reports more than double amid COVID-19 lockdown: official

  Complaints and reports made to Russian non-governmental organizations spiked from roughly 6,000 in March to more than 13,000 in April, the human rights ombudswoman said.

  World

  May 6, 2020