Daily infections soar in Russia; Moscow hard hit
The Hindu
Russia's national coronavirus taskforce on June 19 reported 17,906 new infections, more than double the daily tally from early June.More than half of the new infections are in Moscow, where cases
Russia's national coronavirus taskforce on June 19 reported 17,906 new infections, more than double the daily tally from early June. More than half of the new infections are in Moscow, where cases have tripled this month. The soaring case count has caused alarm among officials, who have increased measures to obstruct the spread. Moscow, its outlying area and two other Russian regions this week ordered mandatory vaccinations for workers in retail, education and other service sectors. Moscow has closed food courts in shopping centers and restricted restaurants and bars in the capital to takeout orders from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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