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Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Feb. 24

Omicron surge. Vaccination push.

How to Get a Coronavirus QR Code in Russia

Starting Feb. 21, individuals who have recovered from the coronavirus and tested for antibodies can obtain a QR code.

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Germany’s Scholz Refuses Russian Virus Test in Kremlin Visit

The German leader's refusal comes a week after France's Emmanuel Macron refused a Russian Covid-19 test, reportedly over DNA concerns.

Russia Sees Record 200K Covid-19 Cases

The country has been gripped by a surge in cases since the start of the year.

Covid Clouds Russia-Canada Olympic Women’s Hockey Match

Both sides agreed to face off while wearing face masks after the Russian Olympic Committee team's test results were delayed.

EXTREME MEASURES

Perinatal Nurses in Russian Hospital Go on Hunger Strike

The junior medics are protesting over their low salaries and heavy workload.

'the system is coping'

Russia Plans No New Virus Rules Despite Case Records

Moscow has been hesitant throughout the pandemic to introduce any restrictions that could hurt the embattled economy.

Russia Reports Over 100,000 Daily Covid-19 Cases For First Time

The country is battling a rapid surge in cases fueled by the fast-spreading Omicron variant

Russia Sees Record Population Decline As Excess Deaths Hit 1M

Russia experienced its largest population decline in 2021 since the end of the Soviet Union.

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Russia Marks 6th Consecutive Day of Record Covid Cases

New Covid-19 infections in Russia have more than doubled in one week, though the Kremlin said it saw no need to impose fresh restrictions.

Russia Halts Orders for Second Covid Vaccine – Vedomosti

Not a single batch of the EpiVacCorona vaccine has been distributed to Russia’s 85 regions this year.

Russia Reports Record Covid-19 Cases as Omicron Gains Momentum

New infections rose 27% rise in a single day and have doubled over the last week.

Covid Cases Hit Record Highs in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Russia is in the midst of a fifth coronavirus wave fueled by the Omicron variant.

Australia Recognizes Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine for Incoming Travelers

Australia will now allow those vaccinated with the Russian jab to enter the country, becoming one of the first Western countries to do so.

'NEW CHALLENGES'

Russia Delays Legislation on Coronavirus Health Passes

The government wants to introduce a number of amendments to the controversial bill on QR codes.

Russia Sounds Alarm Over Looming Omicron Surge

Cases could pass 100,000 a day if the country does not slow spread of the highly transmissible variant.

2022 LOOK AHEAD

Russian Newsmakers to Watch in the New Year

The Moscow Times list of people most likely to make headlines this year.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Putin's greetings. Excess deaths. Foreign agents.

Russia’s Excess Death Toll Hits 930K

Country recorded another record month of fatalities in November, with an 82% rise in deaths from all causes.

Russians With Foreign Vaccines to Receive 6-Month QR Codes

The passes are soon expected to be required to enter restaurants, shops and other public places across the country.

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