Coronavirus in Russia, impressions from Moscow

Apr 6, 2020

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: An ambulance crew in protective suits at the Novomoskovsky multipurpose medical center for patients suspected of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection and passengers with acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI) symptoms arriving from countries with unfavorable epidemiological situation. Sergei Fadeichev TASS TS0D4A0B
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A courier of the Delivery Club food delivery service riding a kick scooter by the Church of Philip II, Metropolitan of Moscow amid the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Moscow authorities imposed home isolation for all residents, regardless of their age, and restrictions on movement within the city, effective since March 30, 2020; a period off work with full pay was extended until April 30 nationwide as part of preventive measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 infection. Artyom Geodakyan TASS TS0D49D4
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A worker sprays disinfectant on a delivery car outside the Chistaya Liniya Clean Line plant in the town of Dolgoprudny. Sergei Bobylev TASS TS0D4941
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: Rossiya Airlines planes at Sheremetyevo International Airport. On March 27, the Russian government ordered an international flight ban amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the exception of charter flights to evacuate Russian citizens from abroad. On April 4, Russia abandoned the previous mass evacuation strategy in favour of a more specific list-based approach to each particular flight. As of April 6, Russian airports report a decline in passenger traffic reaching 89%, compared to the same period in 2019. Marina Lystseva TASS TS0D49DD
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: Rossiya Airlines planes at Sheremetyevo International Airport. On March 27, the Russian government ordered an international flight ban amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the exception of charter flights to evacuate Russian citizens from abroad. On April 4, Russia abandoned the previous mass evacuation strategy in favour of a more specific list-based approach to each particular flight. As of April 6, Russian airports report a decline in passenger traffic reaching 89%, compared to the same period in 2019. Marina Lystseva TASS TS0D49DB
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: Rossiya Airlines planes at Sheremetyevo International Airport. On March 27, the Russian government ordered an international flight ban amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the exception of charter flights to evacuate Russian citizens from abroad. On April 4, Russia abandoned the previous mass evacuation strategy in favour of a more specific list-based approach to each particular flight. As of April 6, Russian airports report a decline in passenger traffic reaching 89%, compared to the same period in 2019. Marina Lystseva TASS TS0D49E2
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A view of the Olimpiysky Sports Complex under renovation amid the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Moscow authorities imposed home isolation for all residents, regardless of their age, and restrictions on movement within the city, effective since March 30, 2020; a period off work with full pay was extended until April 30 nationwide as part of preventive measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 infection. Artyom Geodakyan TASS TS0D49CD
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A view of the Central Armed Forces Museum closed amid the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Moscow authorities imposed home isolation for all residents, regardless of their age, and restrictions on movement within the city, effective since March 30, 2020; a period off work with full pay was extended until April 30 nationwide as part of preventive measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 infection. Artyom Geodakyan TASS TS0D49CB
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A woman seen by the Church of St Nicholas in Tverskaya Zastava Square amid the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The Moscow authorities imposed home isolation for all residents, regardless of their age, and restrictions on movement within the city, effective since March 30, 2020; a period off work with full pay was extended until April 30 nationwide as part of preventive measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 infection. Sergei Karpukhin TASS TS0D49B3
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: Rector Pyotr Glybochko, Russia s Healthcare Minister Mikhail Murashkov and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin (L-R) visit a building repurposed by Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University as a hospital with a bed capacity of 210, to admit patients suspected of, or diagnosed with, the COVID-19 infection. Vladimir Gerdo TASS TS0D49C8
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A woman in a face mask walks her dog during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Muscovites are told not to leave home except for essential purposes. As of 6 April 2020, Russia has reported more than 6,300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, with more than 4,400 confirmed cases in Moscow. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown in connection with the pandemic. The Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which is expected to last till the end of April. Valery Sharifulin TASS TS0D485B
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A man in a face mask crosses Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Muscovites are told not to leave home except for essential purposes. As of 6 April 2020, Russia has reported more than 6,300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, with more than 4,400 confirmed cases in Moscow. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown in connection with the pandemic. The Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which is expected to last till the end of April. Valery Sharifulin TASS TS0D485A
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: People cross Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Public transport continues to operate, however people are told not to leave home except for essential purposes. As of 6 April 2020, Russia has reported more than 6,300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, with more than 4,400 confirmed cases in Moscow. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown in connection with the pandemic. The Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which is expected to last till the end of April. Valery Sharifulin TASS TS0D4859
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: People in face masks board and disembark from a bus at Bolshaya Dorogomilovskaya Street during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Public transport continues to operate, however people are told not to leave home except for essential purposes. As of 6 April 2020, Russia has reported more than 6,300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, with more than 4,400 confirmed cases in Moscow. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown in connection with the pandemic. The Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which is expected to last till the end of April. Valery Sharifulin TASS TS0D4858
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A police officer at the Iberian Gate in a deserted Red Square during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of 6 April 2020, Russia has reported more than 6,300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, with more than 4,400 confirmed cases in Moscow. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown in connection with the pandemic. The Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which is expected to last till the end of April. Valery Sharifulin TASS TS0D4857
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A police officer at the Iberian Gate in a deserted Red Square during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of 6 April 2020, Russia has reported more than 6,300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, with more than 4,400 confirmed cases in Moscow. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown in connection with the pandemic. The Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which is expected to last till the end of April. Valery Sharifulin TASS TS0D4856
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A police officer patrols a deserted Red Square during the pandemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of 6 April 2020, Russia has reported more than 6,300 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, with more than 4,400 confirmed cases in Moscow. Since 30 March 2020, Moscow has been on lockdown in connection with the pandemic. The Russian government announced a paid period off work for employed people and school holidays, which is expcted to last till the end of April. Valery Sharifulin TASS TS0D4855

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MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA - APRIL 6, 2020: A worker sprays disinfectant on a delivery car outside the Chistaya Liniya Clean Line plant in the town of Dolgoprudny. Sergei Bobylev TASS TS0D4941