Russia Fights Coronavirus russia's response LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Jan. 27 Second wave. Deaths surpass 70,000. Mass vaccination. improved outlook Moscow Lifts Restrictions as Coronavirus Cases Recede The city's nighttime bar and restaurant curfew has been lifted and employers are no longer required to have 30% of staff work remotely. proof of immunity Russian Region Becomes First to Introduce Covid-19 'Passports' Passport holders will be exempt from certain pandemic restrictions and eligible for discounts, sparking debate over "immunity discrimination." 'Cautious Optimism' Moscow Announces 'Significant' Easing of Virus Restrictions The city will reopen its museums and libraries, while theaters and cinemas will be allowed to accommodate more visitors. international market Russia Files for Sputnik Vaccine Registration in EU The European Medicines Agency noted in a statement that "currently Sputnik V is not undergoing a rolling review." mask off Vaccinated Russians in Far East Promised Mask Exemption Health officials urge vaccine recipients to continue wearing face masks until the shot builds up their immunity. inoculation push Putin Orders Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Next Week Putin called Russia's Sputnik V vaccine the “best in the world” and ordered officials to ramp up vaccinations. early access Moscow Clinic Could Sidestep Red Tape to Bring Pfizer Vaccine to Russia The Moscow branch of Israel’s Hadassah Clinic said it is in "direct negotiations" to bring the vaccine to Russia before its official registration. sputnik v Algeria, Palestine Greenlight Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine The countries are the first African and Middle Eastern nations to issue emergency-use authorization approvals. Sputnik Alternative Moscow Clinic Seeks to Bring Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines to Russia The Hadassah Clinic, which operates under a special legal regime, is negotiating to bring the two leading western-developed vaccines to Russia. vaccine drive Belarus Starts Coronavirus Vaccination With Sputnik V The former Soviet country has become the first country outside Russia to use the Moscow-developed vaccine. EU delivery Hungary Receives 6K Doses of Russia's Coronavirus Vaccine The move by Budapest sidestepped the EU's coordinated approach to vaccinations. FATALITIES Russia’s Mortality Hit 16-Year High in November, Official Data Says Excess deaths 230,000 higher than in 2019 — and six times official coronavirus deaths. grim milestone Russia Tops 3 Million Covid-19 Infections Since winter began, each week has brought new records for new cases and deaths. Covid Control Russia Imposes 14-Day Quarantine for UK Arrivals Due to Mutated Virus Russia will impose a 14-day quarantine requirement on all arriving passengers from the U.K. starting Saturday. no takeoff Russia to Suspend Flights With UK Amid Mutated Virus Fears The one-week suspension comes after Britain raised alarms over the spread of a more infectious strain of the coronavirus. no alarms Russia Plays Down Britain’s Infectious Coronavirus Strain While at least 27 countries have halted flights to and from Britain, passengers are disembarking from London-Moscow flights “as normal.” scaling back Russia's Coronavirus Testing Slows Amid Surge in Cases – Reuters Healthcare workers have been informally instructed to reduce testing due to shortages of doctors, Reuters reported. View more articles