Russia on Wednesday announced coronavirus cases had jumped almost 29 percent overnight to 147 despite the Kremlin imposing tight controls on movement and saying the situation is under control.
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Medical staff wearing protective suits ride down an escalator at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on March 18, 2020. - President Vladimir Putin on March 17 said the coronavirus situation was "under control" in Russia and outbreaks of infection had been contained. The country is closing its borders to foreigners from March 18, and cultural and sports events have been suspended. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)
2020-03-18 19:16:21
Russia on Wednesday announced coronavirus cases had jumped almost 29 percent overnight to 147 despite the Kremlin imposing tight controls on movement and saying the situation is under control.
The number of cases has gone up by 33 to 147, Russia's state health watchdog said, with 31 of those testing positive in Moscow after recently flying in from European countries including France, Italy, Spain and Germany. The other two new cases were in Siberia.
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