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As Russia breaks record for daily Covid-19 cases, Moscow’s main specialist infections hospital has no empty beds for new patients

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After bearing the brunt of Russia’s battle with Covid-19 in spring, Moscow had hoped that growing the city’s treatment capacity would weaken a second wave. But now, the capital’s top infections hospital is full to the brim. … Read More >As Russia breaks record for daily Covid-19 cases, Moscow’s main specialist infections hospital has no empty beds for new patients

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Sputnik V close to public launch: Moscow will begin mass vaccination against Covid-19 at end of December, says Mayor Sobyanin

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Moscow will receive its first large batches of the coronavirus vaccine in November, and mass vaccination in the Russian capital will begin in December and January, according to its Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. … Read More >Sputnik V close to public launch: Moscow will begin mass vaccination against Covid-19 at end of December, says Mayor Sobyanin

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All night party, interrupted: Moscow announces new Covid-19 regulations for nightclubs, forcing patrons to register via QR code

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Clubbing in party hotspot Moscow will be slightly disrupted for the coming weeks after the capital’s mayor decreed that visitors to nightclubs will have to register upon entry using a QR code or by SMS starting from Monday. … Read More >All night party, interrupted: Moscow announces new Covid-19 regulations for nightclubs, forcing patrons to register via QR code

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More than 60,000 volunteer for final trial of pioneering ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine, 100s get jab and ‘feel well’ – Moscow mayor

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Tens of thousands of people have volunteered to take part in trials of Russia’s pioneering Covid-19 vaccine, known as ‘Sputnik V,’ the mayor of Moscow has revealed. Hundreds have already been immunized with the formula. … Read More >More than 60,000 volunteer for final trial of pioneering ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine, 100s get jab and ‘feel well’ – Moscow mayor

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‘Differences, not disputes’: India & China agree on de-escalation plan, say border standoff ‘not in the interest of either side’

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New Delhi and Beijing have agreed to ratchet down tensions that have been building along the disputed Chinese-Indian border, leading to skirmishes, as they announced a five-point de-escalation plan at a meeting in Moscow. … Read More >‘Differences, not disputes’: India & China agree on de-escalation plan, say border standoff ‘not in the interest of either side’

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Moscow to vaccinate 40,000 volunteers with ‘Sputnik V’ as Russian capital begins 3rd phase trial of pioneering coronavirus vaccine

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Volunteers in Moscow have started to receive doses of Sputnik V, the world’s first registered Covid-19 vaccine. The formula, developed by Russian scientists, is entering the third stage of clinical trials. … Read More >Moscow to vaccinate 40,000 volunteers with ‘Sputnik V’ as Russian capital begins 3rd phase trial of pioneering coronavirus vaccine

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Doctors say condition of Moscow protest leader Navalny has stabilized, as Kremlin promises probe if traces of poison are found

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The team treating Alexey Navalny has managed to stabilize his condition, a lead medic has said. Dr Anatoly Kalinichenko said Russia’s best-known anti-corruption activist was in intensive care and getting the necessary treatment. … Read More >Doctors say condition of Moscow protest leader Navalny has stabilized, as Kremlin promises probe if traces of poison are found

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Move over, Moscow! Study finds St. Petersburg is a better place to live than the Russian capital

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As long-term rivals, Petersburgers will undoubtedly be happy to rub this in the face of Moscow elites: a new study comparing living standards in all Russian regions has found the second city to be the country’s best. … Read More >Move over, Moscow! Study finds St. Petersburg is a better place to live than the Russian capital