Putin says coronavirus situation in Russia is improving

15:50, 4 June

Photo: TASS

The coronavirus situation in Russia is improving, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the permanent members of the national Security Council, TASS reported.

"The situation in the country is stabilizing and improving," he said. "We certainly need to carefully monitor developments in every region on a regular basis and promptly respond to the changing situation," Putin pointed out.

To date, a total of 441,108 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 204,623 patients having recovered from the disease. Russia’s latest data indicates 5,384 fatalities nationwide.

The country’s daily coronavirus growth rate stands at 2%, the number of new cases has been below 10,000 for 20 days. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.

Other materials of «Society»

The international festival-competition “Art Panorama Russia-Belarus. Smolensk 2026” kicks off on October 17

17:20, 16 October

From newcomers to legends: Inside Listapad film festival lineup

10:32, 16 October

Films from 55 countries will take part in the competitive screenings at "Listapad"

09:15, 16 October

58.3% of Belarusian women place family above career – Ministry of Labor and Social Protection

10:05, 15 October