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have already died Since the beginning of the epidemic in Russia , more than seven thousand people (143 in the last day). At the same time, the minimum number of cases since May 1, 8246, was detected in the country per day. Over the three weekends, 8987, 8706 and 8835 cases, respectively. Rosstat published its mortality data: 1,660 people died from covid in April . According to the headquarters, there were 1,162 deaths. 4,489 people recovered during the day, a total of 284,539. The Chief Rabbi of Russia, Berl Lazar, recovered.
Vladimir Putin believes that Russia is coming out of the coronavirus epidemic "confidently" and "with minimal losses." But it doesn't work like that in the States. The Kremlin supported the call of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin not to go to the Victory Parade - it is better to watch it "it is very convenient and very colorful on television." The number of unemployed in Russia has grown to two and a half million people .
Data on Russia in the form of a map and a table . We update them every day.
Coronavirus was found in the wife of the President of Ukraine Olena Zelenskaya. The president himself is healthy. According to Ukrainian media, three people from Zelensky's office were infected . They themselves deny it. France and Germany are the last countries in Europe to open their borders to travelers from the Schengen area. WHO has opposed the removal of restrictions in England. in 2020 UK GDP will shrink by 8% . On July 1, Egypt will open all airports , including for tourists from countries that will resume flights to Egypt. Russia has not yet done so.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, 190 cases have been opened in Russia for “fake news” about the coronavirus . 157 of them are administrative, 33 are criminal . Any data that differs from the official position of the authorities could be recognized as fakes. Most often, cases were brought against critics of the authorities: journalists, activists and politicians.
Fines for Muscovites for violating the regime of self-isolation were issued in violation of the law on personal data . Fines were issued by the Moscow Administrative Road Inspectorate, which is supposed to monitor compliance with road markings and parking rules. personal data The inspection received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
In Beijing, due to a new outbreak of coronavirus, a "wartime" regime was introduced . In the Xinfadi market, for the first time in 55 days, a sick person was found who had not left Beijing and had no contact with those who had recently arrived in the city. Over the past four days, 79 new cases of covid have been recorded - the first time since February . Schools and sports facilities are now closed in Beijing, movement is restricted, and everyone's temperature is taken when visiting public places.
We tell how Brazil overtook Russia in terms of the number of infected people and took second place in the world . This happened, among other things, because President Jair Bolsonaro denied the danger of coronavirus . His actions were criticized by officials at various levels, the approval rating fell from 60 to 40 percent - and now the country is facing a political crisis. Economic and racial inequality exacerbated the situation.
In Russia, there was a judge who ruled on fines for violating quarantine at the speed of one decision in 16 seconds. This became known from a joint study of the publications "Important Stories" and "Cold". They also found other judges who quickly fined the Russians. In total, according to journalists' calculations, the judges issued fines for more than 400 million rubles.
PS There is not a lot of good news in this newsletter, so tell us what good things are happening to you while quarantine is around. And we will tell your stories to make it easier for all of us.
Here is what the reader Yuriy wrote to us:
I am a geologist. Due to the pandemic, I am now sitting at home with my two-year-old daughter. I am making up for what I was deprived of earlier due to constant business trips. Learning to be a good father. I cook soups and cereals, bake pancakes, walk with her in the yard, read poetry and fairy tales.
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