Coronavirus in Russia

Coronavirus in Russia

‘Hybrid’ Covid-19 strain discovered in Russia
Six people have so far been infected with the so-called ‘Deltacron’ variant, according to the country’s consumer health watchdog
Aug 11, 2022 10:49
Russia restores flights restricted over Covid-19
Moscow is gradually lifting curbs on air links with foreign countries imposed in 2020 to stem the spread of Covid-19
Mar 11, 2022 10:21
Politician who had eight Covid vaccines hospitalized 'on ventilator' – reports
The veteran MP said he “felt good” after having received multiple Covid jabs weeks ago
Feb 9, 2022 15:32
Russia makes vaccine passports policy change
Russian lawmakers have postponed consideration of a bill that would introduce a nationwide system of QR-code vaccine passes, saying that the law needs to be adapted to deal with the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.
Jan 15, 2022 09:22
Russian swimming champ ‘fired from job’ after airport mask row
Russian swimming champ Vitalina Simonova says she has lost her job and has appealed to the public to help her "defend her rights" amid an expensive legal battle after her coach was detained following a mask row at an airport.
Dec 24, 2021 11:09
New Russian aerosol drug fights all Covid strains, including Omicron – developer
The Russian Health Ministry has registered a new antiviral aerosol drug dubbed ‘Mir-19’. According to its developers, the drug is capable of suppressing all known variants of Covid-19, including Omicron.
Dec 23, 2021 01:00

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