Russia Covid

• 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 hits record number of COVID-19 deaths amid surge in new cases

  The Russian government's coronavirus task force reported 31,299 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 986 deaths in the last 24 hours.

  World

  Oct 14, 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
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• Russia marks record number of COVID-19 deaths for 5th day in a row

  Spooked by a new wave of infections that began last month, officials imposed an array of measures to compel or encourage people to get vaccinated.

  Health

  Jul 3, 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
• Russia’s coronavirus vaccine is 91.6% effective, clinical trial results suggest

  Russia approved the vaccine in August, before the large-scale trial had begun, saying it was the first country to do so for a COVID-19 shot.

  World

  Feb 2, 2021
• 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