Russian Authorities Discussing Intensification of Restrictions Due to Coronavirus – Source

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian authorities are discussing the possibility of intensifying restrictive measures throughout the country in connection with the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a source in the Russian government said.

The source also said the discussions could propose reducing or canceling mass cultural and sporting events, disinfecting the premises of enterprises and departments, as well as about changing the working regime or switching to remote work. Recommendations could also be given to Russians not to leave their homes and immediately call a doctor when they have symptoms of a respiratory viral infection.

According to the source, Russia is not facing a deficit in testing systems for diagnosing COVID-19 and currently has approximately 700,000 of them.

Russia has recorded a total of 147 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection, with five patients making a recovery and no fatalities to date. On Wednesday, the operational headquarters set up to monitor the COVID-19 situation reported 33 new cases of infection in the last 24 hours, with 31 of them in the Moscow area, and one apiece in Tomsk and Novosibirsk in Siberia.

Sourse: sputniknews.com