Russia De facto ban is extended until the end of April New Coronavirus April 3 10:28

Russia's President Putin made a speech on Tuesday, saying to the public that "the virus threat should continue, and that it has not reached the peak of the epidemic in Russia and all over the world." I complained. In addition, the company announced that it would extend the nationwide leave from the 28th of this month to the 5th of this month until the end of this month.

In Russia during this period, most companies, except government agencies, hospitals and pharmacies, and public transportation are closed all at once.

In large cities such as Moscow, restaurants are closed, shopping is limited to pharmacies and grocery stores, and pet walking is within 100 meters from home. Prohibition of going out will be continued.

Putin said, "Governments and businesses must prioritize the employment and income of the people," and urged workers and employees not to be fired.

In Russia, however, the economy has been severely affected, with crude oil prices falling behind the shrinking domestic economy due to the spread of the new coronavirus and the currency ruble falling shortly by 30%.