MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday approved a government proposal for a week-long workplace shutdown at the start of November to combat an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases and deaths.
Speaking at a televised meeting with government officials, Putin said this period, from October 30 to November 7, could begin earlier or be extended for certain regions.
Authorities across the country have made moves to curb the spread of the virus, reflecting a growing sense of urgency as they confront widespread public reluctance to get injected with the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine.
Trending
- 5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Tokat province in northern Türkiye
- Scotland ditches 2030 climate target to cut emissions by 75%
- LMRA participates in Government Forum for Combating Human Trafficking in the Middle East 2024
- IMF boosts Saudi Arabia’s 2025 growth forecast again, making it second-fastest growing economy
- FA Cup replays to be scrapped from 2024-25 season
- ‘HM King’s historic Egypt visit to strengthen bilateral relations, serve Arab interests’
- Higher Education Council’s Assistant Secretary General discusses enhancing cooperation with UNESCO
- Embassy of India organized an Open House