Coverage dated October 20, 2021

Moscow tightens restrictions as infections, deaths soar

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The authorities in Moscow have announced a plan to shut restaurants and non-food stores and introduce other restrictions later this month as Russia registered the highest daily numbers of new

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Portland Press Herald
Moscow to shut shops, schools as COVID-19 deaths soar (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Oct 20, 2021
Portland Press Herald's feed description
President Vladimir Putin has voiced consternation about vaccine hesitancy.
WFMZ Allentown
Moscow tightens restrictions as infections, deaths soar (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Oct 20, 2021
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
The authorities in Moscow have announced a plan to shut restaurants and non-food stores and introduce other restrictions later this month as Russia registered the highest daily numbers of new
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Moscow closing schools, many businesses as virus deaths soar (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Oct 20, 2021
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Restaurants, movie theaters and many retail stores in Moscow will be closed for 11 days starting Oct. 28, along with other new restrictions, officials said Thursday, as Russia recorded the highest numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths since the pandemic began.
Los Angeles Times
Moscow to close offices, schools, restaurants for 11 days as COVID surges (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 20, 2021
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Moscow authorities announce plans to shut restaurants and non-food stores and impose other restrictions as Russia's COVID-19 numbers hit record highs.

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