China News Service, May 19, according to the Russian Satellite Network reported on the 18th, the Russian State Duma Chairman Advisor Kashevarova said that 6 members of the Russian State Duma (lower house of parliament) have been diagnosed with the new crown virus.

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  Kashevarova said: "There are currently 6 Duma MPs diagnosed with the new coronavirus. 2 MPs have been discharged. 2 are treated in the hospital, and 2 are isolated and treated at home."

  Russian State Duma Chairman Volodin said last week that five members of the parliament were infected with the new crown virus. He also said that three of them are representatives of the United Russia Party.

  According to the Russian Epidemic Prevention Command, on the 18th, in the past 24 hours, Russia added 8,926 newly diagnosed cases, with a total of 290,678 confirmed cases; of which, 3,238 newly diagnosed cases in Moscow, with a total of 146,062 cases diagnosed; and 91 new death cases in Russia A total of 2722 people died; 2836 cases were cured, and 70209 cases were cured.