Moscow's Coronavirus Cases Increase 29% in One Week

The Russian Federation's capital city of Moscow reported the number of COVID-19 cases surpassed 5,000 for the first time in October 2020, and increased by 29.4% in just one week, the coronavirus crisis center reported on October 16, 2020. And, passengers without face masks and gloves won't be allowed to enter Moscow's metro services.

Starting next week, Muscovites will be required to scan a QR code or send a text message to a designated number when entering a bar or club after midnight, reported the MoscowTimes.

In total, Russia has confirmed 1,369,313 cases of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and 23,723 COVID-19 related fatalities during 2020.