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Supplies of Russia's Sputnik Light Covid Booster Run Dry

Russia on Wednesday recorded over 9,000 new coronavirus infections, an increase of nearly 3,000 compared to Tuesday.

Russia Jails Opera Singer for 10 Years Over Covid Protest

Vadim Cheldiyev was sentenced over an April 2020 protest voicing concerns that the lockdown would lead to job losses.

Moscow Sees Rise in Covid Cases, Recommends Mask Wearing

Many of the infections are of the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.

back to normal?

Russia Drops Remaining Covid-19 Restrictions

Russia’s consumer protection watchdog said the country's caseload has “steadily” declined, with most cases mild or asymptomatic.

russia's response

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.

white table talks

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.

exploding numbers

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.

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