Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | March 27

Russia has stepped up its measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and prevent its spread within the country.

As the new coronavirus that has killed more than 24,000 people continues to spread around the world, Russia has stepped up its measures to tackle the pandemic and prevent its spread within the country.

There have been 1,036 cases of coronavirus infections reported in Russia so far and four deaths.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia as of March 27.

March 27: 3 things you need to know today

1. Russia confirmed 196 new coronavirus infections on Friday, bringing the country’s official number of cases up to 1,036 and marking the largest one-day increase in cases so far. It also said one person had died in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths to four.
2. Russia will suspend all regular and charter flights to other countries starting today.
3. President Vladimir Putin has declared that the week from March 28 to April 5 will be a nationwide paid holiday to encourage Russians to stay home and slow the spread of the virus. All restaurants and cafes have been ordered to close during this time with the exception of delivery services.