That’s a constantly updated post on what’s going on in Russia relative to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are monitoring media to keep you informed about the number of people tested positive, regions affected, and prevention and quarantine measures taken by authorities. At the moment (November 8), Russian borders are closed for foreigners with some exceptions, air travel significantly restricted.
What’s Going On With Covid In Russia Now
On November 16, 2020:
🧪 tested positive:
— total: 1 948 603
— today: 22 778
— recovered: 1 453 849
💀 deaths: 33 489
After the first wave of the pandemic in March — June 2020, when Russian authorities imposed a lot of restrictions with April and May declared months off, almost all restrictions were removed in June and July.
As of August 1, citizens of three countries can flow in Russia without restrictions: Turkey, UK and Tanzania. Russian citizens can freely travel to these countries too. All other routes, flights and railway and coach trips to other countries can be conducted under a rather short list of circumstances.
Since late September, Russia has been facing the massive second wave of Covid which seems to be much more powerful that the first one. Almost every day brings new historic high in positive cases, though, this may happen due to extensive network of testing.
Russian authorities claimed no lockdown is planned as long as there is enough medical capacity.
Throughout the country travel is not restricted, all flights, railway and coach trips are available as in the pre-COVID times.
As of October 27, wearing a mask is mandatory in any transport, venue, shops, etc. On street no mask is required, except parking lots.
On October 29, Russian president Vladimir Putin reinforced government’s previous statement that no lockdown is planned despite historic records in positive cases.
In November, many regions have enacted restrictions, though without lockdowns. No compulsory self-isolation is required in any of cities.
Many schools and universities are working online only.
The Republic of Buryatiya has become the first region to close all public facilities, including all entertainments and eateries, for two weeks, till late November.
As of November, 84 percent of medical facilities devoted to COVID is occupied by patients. In St. Petersburg, it’s only 9.9 percent.
Requirements For Foreigners Arriving In Russia
If you are not a Russian citizen and come to Russia you should comply with the following requirements:
— have a negative covid test taken no earlier than three days before the arrival;
— in case you don’t have this test, you should have it taken within three days after the arrival;
— you fill in an application either in Russian or in English while on board;
— your airline may deny you access to the plane in case you don’t have a negative covid test (contact your airline before travel).
Map Of The Spread Of Coronavirus COVID-19 In The World And Russian Regions (In Russian)
Russian web search engine Yandex has created an online map indicating all major Russian cities having COVID-infected persons and the number of the infected. It also shows the level of isolation measured in numbers from 0 (the worst) to 10 (the best). The map is only in Russian, though it’s intuitively understandable. By clicking on «Распространение» (spread) you will get the numbers of infected. Clicking on «Самоизоляция» (self-isolation) will give the levels of self-isolation. The map can be moved and zoomed in / zoomed out.
