Russia reintroduces coronavirus restrictions

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 27 Oct 2020 by Alex Teddy
On October 26 Russia ordered people to wear masks on public transport, parking lots and elevators. The government recommends that bars and restaurants close by 11 but it is up to region whether or not to make this mandatory.Coronavirus is surging and hospitals are struggling. The government desperately wants to avoid a second full lockdown. The government assured people that the situation is under control and vaccines will soon eliminate the virus. However, this now seems over optimistic.In Moscow contact tracing is in place at all dining venues. Moscow has 10% of the population but over 30% of the coronavirus cases. On October 26 there were a record 17 000 new coronavirus cases in Russia.

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