Russia sees Covid-19 surge with almost 10,000 cases recorded in one day, as Moscow ramps up testing

Russian health officials on Saturday reported 9,623 new cases of coronavirus in a single day, significantly more than the 7,933 rise during the previous 24 hours. The nation’s Covid-19 caseload now stands at 124,054. … Read More >Russia sees Covid-19 surge with almost 10,000 cases recorded in one day, as Moscow ramps up testing

‘No guns in this war, but it’s SCARIER:’ Medics show RT real coronavirus FRONTLINE in Moscow hospitals (PHOTO, VIDEO)

With the Russian capital gripped by Covid-19, RT has visited Moscow’s top hospitals to look into the struggles of the medics during the pandemic and learn why they now compare their job to being on the front lines of a war. … Read More >‘No guns in this war, but it’s SCARIER:’ Medics show RT real coronavirus FRONTLINE in Moscow hospitals (PHOTO, VIDEO)

Moscow opens new coronavirus hospital built in just a month, as Russia braces for Covid-19 PEAK

Moscow’s brand-new infectious diseases hospital has admitted its first patients, despite construction having begun in mid-March. It comes as Russia recorded over 5,600 Covid-19 cases in a day, with the peak still approaching. … Read More >Moscow opens new coronavirus hospital built in just a month, as Russia braces for Covid-19 PEAK

Moscow could soon look like NEW YORK as coronavirus sweeps Russian capital – top virologist

Moscow and New York have plenty in common. Both are their country’s largest financial centers, most populated cities, and biggest tourist draws. Now, they also share the dubious distinction of being national Covid-19 epicenters. … Read More >Moscow could soon look like NEW YORK as coronavirus sweeps Russian capital – top virologist

Digital Coronavirus commuting chaos in Moscow: Metro sees long lines as motorists face 5km tailbacks

The particular type of Western Twitter user who believes Russia’s IT savvy can hack elections anywhere –and rule the world remotely– will be astonished that the roll-out of Moscow’s new digital pass hasn’t been very smooth. … Read More >Digital Coronavirus commuting chaos in Moscow: Metro sees long lines as motorists face 5km tailbacks

As restrictions spread across Europe, 69% of Muscovites willing to sacrifice rights to defeat coronavirus – poll

One of the ironies of the Covid-19 crisis in Russia has been the sight of liberal opposition groups urging the Kremlin to do more to restrict people’s movement at the expense of civil liberties. In Moscow, people seem to agree. … Read More >As restrictions spread across Europe, 69% of Muscovites willing to sacrifice rights to defeat coronavirus – poll

mbulances create traffic jams outside Moscow hospitals as Covid-19 patients keep coming (VIDEO)

While heavy traffic is no longer an issue on Moscow’s roads due to the coronavirus lockdown, the city’s emergency medical response teams have encountered another unexpected problem – long lines of ambulances outside hospitals … Read More >mbulances create traffic jams outside Moscow hospitals as Covid-19 patients keep coming (VIDEO)