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Unemployment in US up by 4.4 million to a total of over 26 million; world has ‘a long way to go’, warns WHO chief; Iran reports lowest new daily infections for a monthUnemployment in US up by 4.4 million to a total of over 26 million; world has ‘a long way to go’, warns WHO chief; Iran reports lowest new daily infections for a month
From our UK-focused live blog, NHS England has announced 514 more deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 16,786.
Wales has also announced another 17 deaths. Its total now stands at 641. The figures for England and Wales are broken down here:
Earlier today, the Chelsea and Germany footballer Antonio Rüdiger announced that – through the foundation he runs – he will provide 60,000 face masks to low-income traders in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. So far, 61 Covid-19 cases have been reported in the country, with no deaths.
Deaths from malaria could double across sub-Saharan Africa this year if work to prevent the disease is disrupted by Covid-19, Kaamil Ahmed writes.
“While Covid-19 is a major health threat, it’s critical to maintain malaria prevention and treatment programmes,” said the WHO’s Africa director, Dr Matshidiso Moeti. “The new modeling shows deaths could exceed 700,000 this year alone. We haven’t seen mortality levels like that in 20 years. We must not turn back the clock.”
Kaamil’s piece is here:
Emmanuel Macron has told mayors in France that a plan to unwind the country’s Covid-19 lockdown will be unveiled around Tuesday next week, Reuters reports. France’s lockdown was imposed in mid-March. It currently has the fourth-highest Coronavirus death toll, with 21,340 deaths recorded from 157,135 confirmed cases.
Plans are already well underway to refine what form the easing of present restrictions might take. The government wants retailers to open when the lockdown ends on 11 May although restaurants, bars and cafe will not be among those allowed to start up again. Curbs on travel between regions are expected to remain after that date.
Avoiding a second wave of infections remains prominent in any thinking around relaxing the lockdown, and how that might be achieved. Public Health Authority chief Jerome Salomon told a parliamentary hearing on Thursday that lifting it would depend on a substantial fall in the number of people sick and in intensive care.
“France’s goal is not to create collective immunity by creating a second and then a third wave, that seems too dangerous to us,” Salomon said. “The goal is to prevent the circulation of the virus, and to create favourable conditions to gain time before the arrival of effective drugs or vaccines.”
This is Nick Ames taking over for the next hour or so of global coronavirus news. As ever, any tips, updates or suggestions are always warmly welcomed. You can email me on nick.ames@theguardian.com or tweet/direct message me at @NickAmes82.This is Nick Ames taking over for the next hour or so of global coronavirus news. As ever, any tips, updates or suggestions are always warmly welcomed. You can email me on nick.ames@theguardian.com or tweet/direct message me at @NickAmes82.
An additional 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, adding to a total of more than 26 million since the coronavirus pandemic shut down swathes of the US and brought its economy to a near standstill, report Dominic Rushe and Amanda Holpuch in New York.An additional 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, adding to a total of more than 26 million since the coronavirus pandemic shut down swathes of the US and brought its economy to a near standstill, report Dominic Rushe and Amanda Holpuch in New York.
The pace of layoffs appears to have slowed slightly, but a backlog of claims means millions more are likely to file in the coming weeks. States across the country are encountering problems with the sheer number of people applying for unemployment benefits.The pace of layoffs appears to have slowed slightly, but a backlog of claims means millions more are likely to file in the coming weeks. States across the country are encountering problems with the sheer number of people applying for unemployment benefits.
Delays in processing applications have boosted the weekly totals in recent weeks but economists believe the unprecedented wave of claims is near its peak.Delays in processing applications have boosted the weekly totals in recent weeks but economists believe the unprecedented wave of claims is near its peak.
Nomura economist Lewis Alexander said the labour market remains “under severe strain” but said that “states that imposed lockdowns relatively early are seeing claims activity improve somewhat.”Nomura economist Lewis Alexander said the labour market remains “under severe strain” but said that “states that imposed lockdowns relatively early are seeing claims activity improve somewhat.”
If astronomers, clerics and officials agree, tomorrow will mark the first day of Ramadan. And amid a global pandemic, this year’s month of fasting and reflection for the world’s Muslims will be very different, writes Martin Chulov, the Guardian’s Middle East editor.If astronomers, clerics and officials agree, tomorrow will mark the first day of Ramadan. And amid a global pandemic, this year’s month of fasting and reflection for the world’s Muslims will be very different, writes Martin Chulov, the Guardian’s Middle East editor.
Normally a sociable time, where abstaining from food and water during daylight hours gives way to sumptuous meals and gatherings at dusk, the 2020 rituals have been modified to fit public health directives that urge people to maintain a distance from each other while the coronavirus remains active.Normally a sociable time, where abstaining from food and water during daylight hours gives way to sumptuous meals and gatherings at dusk, the 2020 rituals have been modified to fit public health directives that urge people to maintain a distance from each other while the coronavirus remains active.
Mosques will remain closed to evening prayers and feasting will become a more intimate affair, within the confines of family homes. Large public banquets, provided by authorities, or benefactors, have been outlawed in much of the Islamic world, where curfews and lockdowns remain rigidly enforced.Mosques will remain closed to evening prayers and feasting will become a more intimate affair, within the confines of family homes. Large public banquets, provided by authorities, or benefactors, have been outlawed in much of the Islamic world, where curfews and lockdowns remain rigidly enforced.
Ahead of the fast there was even discussion about whether going without sustenance for much of the day may have an effect on immunity – and hence people’s capacity to fight off Covid-19. However, with no clarity about whether this is the case, and evidence to support the contrary – that fasting may in fact be beneficial – the premise of this year’s Ramadan remains unchanged.Ahead of the fast there was even discussion about whether going without sustenance for much of the day may have an effect on immunity – and hence people’s capacity to fight off Covid-19. However, with no clarity about whether this is the case, and evidence to support the contrary – that fasting may in fact be beneficial – the premise of this year’s Ramadan remains unchanged.
“Muslim religious authorities around the world are advocating wide restrictions on gatherings, in or out of mosques, as a result of the corona pandemic,” said Dr HA Hellyer, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. “The mosques will remain virtually closed; the usual charity meal tables will be absent from the streets; and the frequent family socialising associated with Ramadan will be suspended.”“Muslim religious authorities around the world are advocating wide restrictions on gatherings, in or out of mosques, as a result of the corona pandemic,” said Dr HA Hellyer, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. “The mosques will remain virtually closed; the usual charity meal tables will be absent from the streets; and the frequent family socialising associated with Ramadan will be suspended.”
Ramadan under lockdown is the antithesis of the festival. But, as Covid-19 took hold in the lead up to the fast, religious authorities and governments remained determined to ban congregational activities – a move that could deny the impoverished more than the chance to socialise. Charity is also an important part of the month, with cash, food and other donations regularly given to those with few means to afford them.Ramadan under lockdown is the antithesis of the festival. But, as Covid-19 took hold in the lead up to the fast, religious authorities and governments remained determined to ban congregational activities – a move that could deny the impoverished more than the chance to socialise. Charity is also an important part of the month, with cash, food and other donations regularly given to those with few means to afford them.
Mosques across the Middle East and north Africa – in Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates – have largely been shuttered throughout the crisis and will not offer shelter or seclusion to those fasting this year.Mosques across the Middle East and north Africa – in Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates – have largely been shuttered throughout the crisis and will not offer shelter or seclusion to those fasting this year.
Some regional states have amended their curfew times to make it easier for people to shop during fasting hours. Coronavirus has even taken a toll on traditional Ramadan TV fare, with social distancing disrupting filming in the run-up, leaving shows unfinished. Clerical bodies, meanwhile, have encouraged people to embrace this year’s restrictions by focusing on close family members.Some regional states have amended their curfew times to make it easier for people to shop during fasting hours. Coronavirus has even taken a toll on traditional Ramadan TV fare, with social distancing disrupting filming in the run-up, leaving shows unfinished. Clerical bodies, meanwhile, have encouraged people to embrace this year’s restrictions by focusing on close family members.
In a statement earlier this month, Egypt’s Grand Mufti, Shawki Allam, said: “We must look to the positive aspects during these exceptional times that have compelled many people to be quarantined in their homes and turn this into an opportunity for bonding and forgiveness and restoring the spirit of serenity and cooperation.”In a statement earlier this month, Egypt’s Grand Mufti, Shawki Allam, said: “We must look to the positive aspects during these exceptional times that have compelled many people to be quarantined in their homes and turn this into an opportunity for bonding and forgiveness and restoring the spirit of serenity and cooperation.”
In most of the world, medical staff have been lauded as heroes for their response to the coronavirus pandemic. But in Mexico, the growing number of Covid-19 cases has brought with it a wave of violence against nurses and doctors who have wrongly been accused of spreading the disease, reports Analy Nuño in Guadalajara.In most of the world, medical staff have been lauded as heroes for their response to the coronavirus pandemic. But in Mexico, the growing number of Covid-19 cases has brought with it a wave of violence against nurses and doctors who have wrongly been accused of spreading the disease, reports Analy Nuño in Guadalajara.
At least 21 medical workers have been attacked in 12 states across the country, according to Fabiana Zepeda, the head of nursing for the Mexican Social Security Institute.At least 21 medical workers have been attacked in 12 states across the country, according to Fabiana Zepeda, the head of nursing for the Mexican Social Security Institute.
So far, Mexico has seen 9,501 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 857 deaths, but health officials admit that the true infection level is at least eight times higher as the country has limited testing capacity.So far, Mexico has seen 9,501 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 857 deaths, but health officials admit that the true infection level is at least eight times higher as the country has limited testing capacity.
On Tuesday, the health undersecretary Hugo López-Gatell who has led Mexico’s response to the pandemic, announced that the virus had reached the stage of rapid spread, and warned that “a large number of infections and hospitalisations” were imminent.On Tuesday, the health undersecretary Hugo López-Gatell who has led Mexico’s response to the pandemic, announced that the virus had reached the stage of rapid spread, and warned that “a large number of infections and hospitalisations” were imminent.
Greece is extending coronavirus lockdown measures by a week to 4 May, the government said on Thursday, AFP reports.Greece is extending coronavirus lockdown measures by a week to 4 May, the government said on Thursday, AFP reports.
“Restrictive measures that apply until 27 April are extended by a week to 4 May,” government spokesman Stelios Petsas told reporters.“Restrictive measures that apply until 27 April are extended by a week to 4 May,” government spokesman Stelios Petsas told reporters.
Next week Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be announcing steps to remove some of the nationwide lockdown measures imposed on 22 March, Petsas added.Next week Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be announcing steps to remove some of the nationwide lockdown measures imposed on 22 March, Petsas added.
“Transition to the new normality will be slow and will unfold progressively in May and June,” he said, adding that the effects on public health would be evaluated on a “week-to-week” basis.“Transition to the new normality will be slow and will unfold progressively in May and June,” he said, adding that the effects on public health would be evaluated on a “week-to-week” basis.
The spokesman noted that the lockdown extension would delay the planned removal of hundreds of elderly and ailing asylum seekers from overstretched migrant camps on Greek islands.The spokesman noted that the lockdown extension would delay the planned removal of hundreds of elderly and ailing asylum seekers from overstretched migrant camps on Greek islands.
“Naturally this plan will now be slightly delayed,” he said.“Naturally this plan will now be slightly delayed,” he said.
Greece has so far officially announced 2,408 cases of coronavirus and 121 deaths, with 55 people still in intensive care.Greece has so far officially announced 2,408 cases of coronavirus and 121 deaths, with 55 people still in intensive care.
One of the Bank of England’s top policymakers has warned that, because of the coronavirus crisis, the UK faces potentially its worst economic shock in several hundred years.One of the Bank of England’s top policymakers has warned that, because of the coronavirus crisis, the UK faces potentially its worst economic shock in several hundred years.
Jan Vlieghe, a member of the Bank’s interest-rate setting committee, made this warning in a speech just released:Jan Vlieghe, a member of the Bank’s interest-rate setting committee, made this warning in a speech just released:
As the world’s oldest central bank, the Bank of England has an institutional memory going back longer than most, so when it makes such epochal warnings, it is worth listening to.As the world’s oldest central bank, the Bank of England has an institutional memory going back longer than most, so when it makes such epochal warnings, it is worth listening to.
According to Vlieghe, the Covid-19 virus, and the lockdown, has created both a supply shock (because people can’t work) and a demand shock (because normal consumption patterns are disrupted by the lockdown).According to Vlieghe, the Covid-19 virus, and the lockdown, has created both a supply shock (because people can’t work) and a demand shock (because normal consumption patterns are disrupted by the lockdown).
This economic shock is also “highly asymmetric”, he adds – as some sectors are much worse hit than others. If you want to know more, head over to our business blog, where Graeme Wearden has written a slightly longer post on Vlieghe’s comments (from which my own borrows rather liberally), and is also reporting the latest economic developments live.This economic shock is also “highly asymmetric”, he adds – as some sectors are much worse hit than others. If you want to know more, head over to our business blog, where Graeme Wearden has written a slightly longer post on Vlieghe’s comments (from which my own borrows rather liberally), and is also reporting the latest economic developments live.
Regular readers of the blog will have tracked how Singapore has shifted from one of the world leaders in tackling the coronavirus outbreak, to in recent weeks facing accelerating transmissions.Regular readers of the blog will have tracked how Singapore has shifted from one of the world leaders in tackling the coronavirus outbreak, to in recent weeks facing accelerating transmissions.
It turned out that even while the city state had been aggressive in testing, contact tracing, quarantining, and blocking travel from infected areas, the disease was silently spreading through the army of migrant workers it relies upon to carry out basic services. Yesterday, after days of recording more than a thousand new infections a day, the number of cases in Singapore passed 10,000It turned out that even while the city state had been aggressive in testing, contact tracing, quarantining, and blocking travel from infected areas, the disease was silently spreading through the army of migrant workers it relies upon to carry out basic services. Yesterday, after days of recording more than a thousand new infections a day, the number of cases in Singapore passed 10,000
Rebecca Ratcliffe, the Guardian’s south-east Asia correspondent, has written this dispatch on how the coronavirus crisis has finally shone a light on the conditions faced by the unseen workers that Singapore relies on.Rebecca Ratcliffe, the Guardian’s south-east Asia correspondent, has written this dispatch on how the coronavirus crisis has finally shone a light on the conditions faced by the unseen workers that Singapore relies on.
Iran has reported its lowest daily number of new coronavirus cases since 21 March, with 1,030 detected in the past 24 hours according to its health ministry spokesman.Iran has reported its lowest daily number of new coronavirus cases since 21 March, with 1,030 detected in the past 24 hours according to its health ministry spokesman.
Ninety more people had died from Covid-19 since Wednesday, Kianoush Jahanpour said, while 3,105 patients with the disease remain in a critical condition. However the latest figures suggest that the epidemic in the country, which has so far suffered the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak, is on a downward curve.Ninety more people had died from Covid-19 since Wednesday, Kianoush Jahanpour said, while 3,105 patients with the disease remain in a critical condition. However the latest figures suggest that the epidemic in the country, which has so far suffered the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak, is on a downward curve.
Jahanpour, the head of the health ministry’s public relations office, said on Thursday that 64,843 people out of a total of 87,026 infected with the coronavirus had survived and recovered, the Islamic Republic News Agency reports.Jahanpour, the head of the health ministry’s public relations office, said on Thursday that 64,843 people out of a total of 87,026 infected with the coronavirus had survived and recovered, the Islamic Republic News Agency reports.
The total death toll in Iran is 5,481.The total death toll in Iran is 5,481.
While Iran held back from a full lockdown, public employees are constantly disinfecting and sanitising public areas, according to IRNA. Schools and universities have also been shut down.While Iran held back from a full lockdown, public employees are constantly disinfecting and sanitising public areas, according to IRNA. Schools and universities have also been shut down.
World is on track for ‘unprecedented’ post-war recessionWorld is on track for ‘unprecedented’ post-war recession
Ratings agency Fitch says the world is heading for a recession of “unprecedented depth in the post-war period” with global gross domestic product to tumble by 3.9% in 2020. “This is twice as large as the decline anticipated in our early April GEO [global economic outlook] update and would be twice as severe as the 2009 recession,” said Fitch’s chief economist.Ratings agency Fitch says the world is heading for a recession of “unprecedented depth in the post-war period” with global gross domestic product to tumble by 3.9% in 2020. “This is twice as large as the decline anticipated in our early April GEO [global economic outlook] update and would be twice as severe as the 2009 recession,” said Fitch’s chief economist.
Global death pass 180,000Global death pass 180,000
The global death toll from the coronavirus has exceeded 183,000, with the number of cases worldwide at more than 2.6m. The US accounts for more than 842,000 cases and almost 47,000 deaths. The UK has more than 134,000 cases and more than 18,000 deaths.The global death toll from the coronavirus has exceeded 183,000, with the number of cases worldwide at more than 2.6m. The US accounts for more than 842,000 cases and almost 47,000 deaths. The UK has more than 134,000 cases and more than 18,000 deaths.
Missing Wuhan citizen journalist reappearsMissing Wuhan citizen journalist reappears
A Chinese citizen journalist has reappeared, having gone missing for almost two months after posting videos from Wuhan during the outbreak. Li Zehua claims he was detained by police and forcibly quarantined.A Chinese citizen journalist has reappeared, having gone missing for almost two months after posting videos from Wuhan during the outbreak. Li Zehua claims he was detained by police and forcibly quarantined.
He was one of three Chinese journalists reporting in Wuhan during some of the worst weeks of the epidemic. He was last seen on 26 February after posting a video in which he was chased by a white SUV and an hours-long livestream that ended when several agents entered his apartment.He was one of three Chinese journalists reporting in Wuhan during some of the worst weeks of the epidemic. He was last seen on 26 February after posting a video in which he was chased by a white SUV and an hours-long livestream that ended when several agents entered his apartment.
China coronavirus cases might have been four times official figure, says studyChina coronavirus cases might have been four times official figure, says study
More than 232,000 people might have been infected in the first wave of Covid-19 in mainland China, four times the official figures, according to a study by Hong Kong researchers.More than 232,000 people might have been infected in the first wave of Covid-19 in mainland China, four times the official figures, according to a study by Hong Kong researchers.
WHO receives both criticism and support from membersWHO receives both criticism and support from members
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said all members of the World Health Organization (WHO) should cooperate with a proposed independent review into the spread of coronavirus. (04.35) And the US government announced that it will assess whether the World Health Organization is being run the way that it should be. (02.30) Meanwhile Germany’s Angela Merkel called the WHO an “indispensable partner” (08.55) and China donated a further $30 million to the organization, which is seeking more than $1 billion to fund its battle against the coronavirus pandemic. (10.02)Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said all members of the World Health Organization (WHO) should cooperate with a proposed independent review into the spread of coronavirus. (04.35) And the US government announced that it will assess whether the World Health Organization is being run the way that it should be. (02.30) Meanwhile Germany’s Angela Merkel called the WHO an “indispensable partner” (08.55) and China donated a further $30 million to the organization, which is seeking more than $1 billion to fund its battle against the coronavirus pandemic. (10.02)
Germany: cases increase by 2,352 to 148,046, deaths increase by 215 to 5,094Germany: cases increase by 2,352 to 148,046, deaths increase by 215 to 5,094
Germany’s confirmed virus cases have increased by 2,352 to 148,046, officials said on Thursday. The number of deaths linked to Covid-19 has risen by 215 to now 5,094.Germany’s confirmed virus cases have increased by 2,352 to 148,046, officials said on Thursday. The number of deaths linked to Covid-19 has risen by 215 to now 5,094.
Spain: cases increase by 4,635, deaths up by 440Spain: cases increase by 4,635, deaths up by 440
The Spanish health ministry said on Thursday that 440 people died from the coronavirus in the previous 24 hours, which brought total fatalities to 22,157. That figure ids slightly higher than the previous day when 435 people died. The number of diagnosed cases rose to 213,024 from 208,389 the day before.The Spanish health ministry said on Thursday that 440 people died from the coronavirus in the previous 24 hours, which brought total fatalities to 22,157. That figure ids slightly higher than the previous day when 435 people died. The number of diagnosed cases rose to 213,024 from 208,389 the day before.
Philippines: 271 new confirmed infections, 16 new deathsPhilippines: 271 new confirmed infections, 16 new deaths
The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported 16 new coronavirus deaths and 271 confirmed infections. The health ministry said total deaths have increased to 462 while infections have risen to 6,981. But 29 more patients have recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 722.The Philippines’ health ministry on Thursday reported 16 new coronavirus deaths and 271 confirmed infections. The health ministry said total deaths have increased to 462 while infections have risen to 6,981. But 29 more patients have recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 722.
Vietnam eased social distancing measures on Thursday, after reporting no new coronavirus infections for six consecutive days.Vietnam eased social distancing measures on Thursday, after reporting no new coronavirus infections for six consecutive days.
After a decisive - and early - response to the pandemic, including mass quarantines and aggressive contact tracing, the Southeast Asian nation has recorded just 268 virus cases and zero deaths, according to official tallies.After a decisive - and early - response to the pandemic, including mass quarantines and aggressive contact tracing, the Southeast Asian nation has recorded just 268 virus cases and zero deaths, according to official tallies.
Vietnam was one of the first nations to ban flights to and from mainland China and in early February, when it had barely more than a dozen cases, villages with 10,000 people close to the country’s capital Hanoi were placed under quarantine.Vietnam was one of the first nations to ban flights to and from mainland China and in early February, when it had barely more than a dozen cases, villages with 10,000 people close to the country’s capital Hanoi were placed under quarantine.
Nguyen Trinh Thang, a 72-year-old Hanoi resident, told AFP how he and a team in his community had zeroed in on any suspected cases, falling back on grassroots Communist Party networks in charge of overseeing neighbourhoods.Nguyen Trinh Thang, a 72-year-old Hanoi resident, told AFP how he and a team in his community had zeroed in on any suspected cases, falling back on grassroots Communist Party networks in charge of overseeing neighbourhoods.
After reporting no new infections for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, the government said some shops and services will be allowed to reopen.After reporting no new infections for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, the government said some shops and services will be allowed to reopen.
On Thursday, a few of the capital’s cafes had resumed service, although the streets were still fairly quiet.On Thursday, a few of the capital’s cafes had resumed service, although the streets were still fairly quiet.
The number of new coronavirus cases has fallen in Russia for a second day and remained below record levels for four days, raising hopes that the disease may have reached a plateau in the country, Andrew Roth, the Guardian’s Moscow correspondent, reports.The number of new coronavirus cases has fallen in Russia for a second day and remained below record levels for four days, raising hopes that the disease may have reached a plateau in the country, Andrew Roth, the Guardian’s Moscow correspondent, reports.
But concerns remain that the disease’s progress into the regions beyond Moscow may fuel a new explosion of cases in the weeks to come.But concerns remain that the disease’s progress into the regions beyond Moscow may fuel a new explosion of cases in the weeks to come.
Russia posted 4,774 new cases on Thursday, bringing the country’s official total to 62,773. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, sidestepped questions from journalists about whether the disease had plateaued in the country, saying the situation “remains fairly tense.”Russia posted 4,774 new cases on Thursday, bringing the country’s official total to 62,773. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, sidestepped questions from journalists about whether the disease had plateaued in the country, saying the situation “remains fairly tense.”
Russia confirmed a record 6,060 new cases on Sunday, capping more than a week of explosive growth that saw the number of new cases recorded per day nearly quadruple.Russia confirmed a record 6,060 new cases on Sunday, capping more than a week of explosive growth that saw the number of new cases recorded per day nearly quadruple.
Mos of Russia’s confirmed cases of coronavirus are in Moscow. Most of the city’s 12 million residents have been under shelter-at-home orders since March 30. On Friday, a city official predicted that the city’s highest death rates from the disease would come in the next two to three weeks.Mos of Russia’s confirmed cases of coronavirus are in Moscow. Most of the city’s 12 million residents have been under shelter-at-home orders since March 30. On Friday, a city official predicted that the city’s highest death rates from the disease would come in the next two to three weeks.