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Moscow launches fresh restrictions as Covid-19 deaths hit record high in Russia

Headline from KVIA El Paso, on the newest of 3 developments

By Katharina Krebs, CNN Tough new Covid-19 restrictions went into effect in Moscow on Thursday, with the Russian capital entering an 11-day paid holiday that authorities hope will help rein in skyrocketing coronavirus cases and deaths across the country.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Moscow is going back into lockdown as Covid-19 deaths multiply in Russia

    Headline from Local News 8 ·

  2. Russia tighten restrictions as virus infections, deaths rise

    Headline from The Hill ·

  3. Newest

    Moscow launches fresh restrictions as Covid-19 deaths hit record high in Russia

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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21 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNN

    Moscow is going back into lockdown as Covid-19 deaths multiply in Russia (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Moscow will impose a 10-day lockdown from next week in an effort to curb soaring Covid-19 cases, the city's mayor has said, as Russia endures its worst-ever phase of the pandemic.

  2. The Columbian

    Moscow to shut shops, schools as COVID-19 deaths soar (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    MOSCOW — Authorities in Moscow on Thursday announced plans to shut restaurants, cinemas and non-food stores and introduce other restrictions later this month, as Russia registered the highest daily nu

  3. The Guardian

    Moscow announces one-week lockdown as Russia Covid deaths rise (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Mayor’s plan follows Putin announcing a weeklong nationwide paid holiday to stop spread of virus

  4. The Hill

    Russia breaks daily COVID-19 infections, death record (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Russia broke its daily COVID-19 infections and death record on Friday, reaching another grim milestone as the country continues to struggle getting the virus under control.

  5. The Times of Israel

    Russia sets new death, infection records as COVID-19 surge persists (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Russians to stay away from work next week as country tries to stem infections; only about one-third of population is vaccinated amid high levels of skepticism, misinformation

  6. The Hill

    Russia tighten restrictions as virus infections, deaths rise (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Russia has imposed strict measures to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases and soaring deaths in the country, multiple news outlets have reported.

  7. The Times of Israel

    Daily COVID deaths in Russia hit new high; most Russians ordered to stay home for a week (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

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  8. Insider

    Moscow is going on its strictest lockdown yet as Russian COVID-19 deaths reach record highs (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin promised a week of paid leave in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

  9. KVIA El Paso

    Moscow launches fresh restrictions as Covid-19 deaths hit record high in Russia (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Katharina Krebs, CNN Tough new Covid-19 restrictions went into effect in Moscow on Thursday, with the Russian capital entering an 11-day paid holiday that authorities hope will help rein in skyrocketing coronavirus cases and deaths across the country.

  10. Deutsche Welle

    Record COVID-19 deaths push Russia into partial lockdown | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Russia is going back into partial lockdown as daily Covid-19 deaths hit new records. President Vladimir Putin has ordered people to take a week off work and imposed restrictions on public gatherings. In Moscow, only essential businesses are allowed to open.

  11. France 24

    Moscow shuts down as Russia sees record virus cases, deaths (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Russia reported record numbers of daily coronavirus cases and deaths on Thursday as Moscow shut down non-essential services for 11 days to combat the surge in infections.

  12. The Guardian

    Russia brings in harsh new Covid measures amid record cases and deaths (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Moscow closes schools and Putin authorises week-long holiday as many resist getting vaccinated

  13. Al Jazeera

    Moscow shuts shops, restaurants as Russia sees record COVID cases (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Moscow shuts down non-essential services for 11 days to fight the surge in COVID-19 infections.

  14. Deutsche Welle

    COVID: Moscow locks down as Russia logs record cases | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The Russian capital has ordered the 11-day closing of all non-essential businesses and schools. Thursday saw new record COVID-19 case numbers and deaths.

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