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global epidemic

LIVE | Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | April 7

Russia on "holiday." Fake news punishments. Rising infections.
involuntary participation

Moscow Doctors Forced to Self-Test Risky Malaria Drug for Coronavirus – BBC

Studies warn that hydroxychloroquine can be deadly when combined with other drugs.
WEEKEND PROFILE

Meet the Activist-Doctor Who Has Become the Kremlin’s Loudest Coronavirus Critic

Anastasiya Vasilyeva says she is trying to protect Russia’s first line of defense against the pandemic.
MEDICAL MOBILIZATION

‘Leaning on War-Time History’: Russian Factories Have Switched to Sewing Masks to Combat Coronavirus

As the coronavirus pandemic has descended on Russia, factories have set aside their usual work.
looming threat

‘Nuclear Reaction’: Russian Medics Warn of ‘Explosive’ Coronavirus Spread

"A huge number of people will be infected," Moscow's chief infectious diseases specialist warned.
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON

In First Address to Nation on the Coronavirus, Putin Holds Back From Stringent Measures

The Russian leader also delayed a vote on constitutional changes that could see him remain in power until 2036.
STUCK IN LIMBO

Coronavirus Border Closures Leave Migrant Workers Stranded in Moscow’s Airports

Dozens of citizens of Central Asian countries have been living in departure halls for over a week.
race against the clock

Russia to Build More Coronavirus Hospital Units on Chinese Model

Russia, which has reported relatively few cases of the disease, is readying its healthcare system for a possible spike.
CORONAVIRUS CLASS DIVIDE

Exclusive: Rich Russians Are Hoarding Ventilators to Protect Themselves Against the Coronavirus

Meanwhile, doctors worry that Russia’s regions don’t have enough.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Russia Says It Has Very Few Coronavirus Cases. The Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story.

Experts say Russia’s testing procedures have been hampered by bureaucracy.
BRACING FOR IMPACT

How Russia Is Responding to the Coronavirus: Cameras, Deportations and Skepticism

From enforcing quarantine with facial-recognition cameras to deporting Chinese students, Russia is bracing for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
DEMAND GENERATES SUPPLY

Russia Supplies Ex-Soviet States, Iran, North Korea with Coronavirus Test Kits

Russia earlier this month banned exports of surgical masks, ventilators and hazmat suits to ensure supplies for its own citizens.
containing the spread

Moscow to Build New $135M Coronavirus Hospital – Reports

It will become the third medical facility assigned to treat patients infected with the virus in Russia's capital.
stocking up

Russians Start Hoarding Food Over Coronavirus Fears

Demand also rose sharply for household chemicals, soap and personal hygiene products.
CORONAVIRUS IN RUSSIA

Litany of Blunders: Treatment of Coronavirus Patient Highlights Russia’s Shortcomings

David Berov is the first known Russian national to test positive for coronavirus while in the country. He told The Moscow Times his story.
weak infrastructure

1 in 3 Russian Hospitals Lack Water Supply – Audit Chamber

More than 40% of Russia's medical facilities don't have central heating.
spreading contagion

2 More Russians Infected With Coronavirus

A total of three Russian citizens are thought to have contracted the coronavirus.
quarantined cruise

2nd Russian Cruise Ship Passenger Hospitalized With Coronavirus Suspicions

The man is thought to be the first Russian national to contract the virus.
hiv epidemic

‘You’ll Infect Us All’: Russian Clinic Turns Away HIV-Positive Patient

The next-nearest HIV/AIDS treatment center was 400 kilometers away.
Coronavirus scare

Russian Court Orders Escapee to Return to Coronavirus Quarantine

Alla Ilyina escaped from quarantine last week.
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