Russia Fights Coronavirus russia's response LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | August 5 Third wave. Mandatory vaccination. Travel reopenings. reworked barometer Scientists Say Russia Reaches 60% ‘Herd Immunity’ Through Vaccines and Infections But the country will need to reach 90% to fully defeat the pandemic, scientists warned. open doors Moscow Cancels QR Code Requirement for Restaurants, Cafes The unprecedented measure that aimed to boost Covid-19 vaccinations had been met with resistance from restaurant owners and patrons alike. jab of choice Long Lines Form for Russia’s Third Coronavirus Vaccine in Moscow CoviVac’s popularity has been linked to its use of a well-known technology and the Soviet-era habit of lining up for items thought to be in demand. SURGING CASES Russia Recorded Lowest Monthly Excess Deaths on Eve of Third Wave Nationwide fatalities in May 2021 were the closest to pre-pandemic levels in more than a year, but the Delta variant has since hit hard. covid-free beach Russia’s Black Sea Resorts to Require Tourists to Vaccinate Starting Aug. 1, tourists will be required to get vaccinated against Covid-19 within three days of arriving in the Krasnodar region. WELL-CONNECTED MIDDLEMAN A Royal Mark Up: How an Emirati Sheikh Resells Millions of Russian Vaccines to the Developing World The Moscow Times investigated a deal between Russia and a minor Dubai royal to supply poor countries with Sputnik V — at high prices. persistent skepticism Majority of Russians Still Not Ready for Covid-19 Vaccination – Poll The Levada Center also said 58% of Russians do not support the policy of compulsory vaccination that's being ordered by a growing number of regions. mutation of a mutation Russia Confirms First Delta Plus Variant Cases Delta Plus is a variant of the highly contagious Delta variant first detected in India that accounts for 90% of Moscow’s new Covid-19 cases. MANDATORY VACCINATIONS Demand Finally Outstrips Supply in Russia’s Vaccination Race As mandatory vaccination programs kick-start a sluggish jab campaign, the country’s regions are facing shortages. rising toll Russia Breaks Daily Coronavirus Fatality Record Tuesday's record beats the previous mortality record set at the height of Russia’s second wave on Dec. 24. UNPRECEDENTED How Will Moscow’s Mandatory Vaccination Drive Work? The Russian capital is rolling out one of the broadest mandatory vaccination programs in the world. unprecedented deaths Moscow, St. Petersburg Report Record Daily Coronavirus Death Tolls Just 14.9% of Russia's population has been vaccinated with at least one dose due to widespread skepticism. new mutation Russia Investigating Reports of Delta Plus Virus Variant Emergence – Watchdog Some 200 cases of Delta Plus have been confirmed in 11 countries including the U.S. and Britain. foreigner-friendly Moscow Eases Registration for Foreigners to Dine at ‘Covid-Free’ Restaurants – Reports Expats complained of their inability to obtain the required QR code proving their vaccination or negative test results. no antibodies, no service Moscow Restricts Restaurants to Vaccinated and Immune Diners “It’s time for Moscow to adapt their experience if we want to avoid a new and highly undesirable lockdown,” the mayor said. booster shot Repeat Coronavirus Vaccination Needed After 6 Months, Russian Health Minister Says The announcement comes as Russia grapples with the highly contagious Delta variant that is more resistant to Covid-19 antibodies. health ethics Russians Threaten to Sue Over Vaccine Switch-Up — Reports The volunteers claim they were given a less effective coronavirus vaccine instead of the Sputnik V jab they signed up for. View more articles
