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Coronavirus live news: Italy considers mandatory outdoor masks; Chinese vaccines to be assessed Coronavirus live news: Italy considers mandatory outdoor masks; Chinese vaccines to be assessed
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WHO to look at China’s vaccines; Japan and South Korea to resume business travelWHO to look at China’s vaccines; Japan and South Korea to resume business travel
Britain’s health ministry has bought one million Covid-19 antibody tests that can indicate whether someone has had the disease within 20 minutes.
The Department of Health said it had bought the tests, which use a fingerprick device and do not need to be sent to a lab, from the UK Rapid Test Consortium, and that they would be rolled out as part of the government’s Covid-19 surveillance studies.
European countries are facing shortages of Covid-19 drug remdesivir because limited supplies are running out, with cases surging and the US having bought up most of drugmaker Gilead’s output.
In July, the 27 EU countries and Britain, with a combined population of 500 million, secured doses to treat about 30,000 patients. The US signed a deal for more than 500,000 courses of treatment, accounting for most of Gilead’s output through September.
“Remdesivir has run out,” Dutch health ministry spokesman Martijn Janssen told Reuters, adding however that new deliveries were expected shortly.
The antiviral drug has been shown to shorten hospital recovery time in severe cases of Covid-19. Remdesivir and the steroid dexamethasone are the only drugs authorised in Europe to treat Covid-19. Both have been given to US president Donald Trump, who is also receiving an experimental antibody cocktail.
Hospitalisations across Europe have been rapidly increasing, although in most countries still far below levels seen in the spring. “Due to the increased hospital admissions, the demand for remdesivir is increasing rapidly,” the Dutch spokesman said.
Poland’s health minister Adam Niedzielski said on Tuesday the drug was in short supply in some hospitals. Its latest shipment from the EU order arrived just last Friday.
Spain, which has Europe’s highest infection rate, experienced shortages in late August, its medicine agency said. It has now enough doses to meet needs for the coming weeks, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
Britain, which has joined the EU procurement for remdesivir, has rationed its supply, prioritising Covid-19 patients who need it most, the health ministry said.
Shortages are likely to stir debate about the availability and pricing of Covid-19 drugs. While dexamethasone, a generic medicine, is widely available and cheap, remdesivir is protected by Gilead’s patent.
The company has set a $2,340 price per patient for wealthier nations. It says it has also donated treatments for research and to treat hundreds of thousands of patients around the world.
Warner Bros is delaying the release of Dune and The Batman movies, another setback for the entertainment industry hit by Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and social distancing measures that have closed theatres worldwide.Warner Bros is delaying the release of Dune and The Batman movies, another setback for the entertainment industry hit by Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and social distancing measures that have closed theatres worldwide.
The movie industry received a jolt on Monday when Cineworld, the world’s second-biggest cinema chain, said it would close its UK and US cinemas, blaming the reluctance of studios to go ahead with major releases for the decision.The movie industry received a jolt on Monday when Cineworld, the world’s second-biggest cinema chain, said it would close its UK and US cinemas, blaming the reluctance of studios to go ahead with major releases for the decision.
But AMC Entertainment, the world’s No 1 chain, said on Tuesday that most of its theatres in the US and Europe would remain open.But AMC Entertainment, the world’s No 1 chain, said on Tuesday that most of its theatres in the US and Europe would remain open.
Movie studios have delayed releasing tentpole projects even after restrictions were eased, as people remain wary of stepping into cinemas and many theatres still remain closed.Movie studios have delayed releasing tentpole projects even after restrictions were eased, as people remain wary of stepping into cinemas and many theatres still remain closed.
Dune, a sci-fi movie directed by Canadian director Dennis Villeneuve, is now scheduled to open in October 2021, instead of December. The release of The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, has been moved to the spring of 2022 from October next year.Dune, a sci-fi movie directed by Canadian director Dennis Villeneuve, is now scheduled to open in October 2021, instead of December. The release of The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, has been moved to the spring of 2022 from October next year.
Earlier, the filming of The Batman was also shut down for two weeks after a member of the production – widely reported to be Pattinson – tested positive for the coronavirus. Filming resumed in Britain last month and Warner Bros never confirmed or denied reports about Pattinson’s diagnosis.Earlier, the filming of The Batman was also shut down for two weeks after a member of the production – widely reported to be Pattinson – tested positive for the coronavirus. Filming resumed in Britain last month and Warner Bros never confirmed or denied reports about Pattinson’s diagnosis.
Dune has gained a lot of traction for its cast that includes 24-year-old Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name.Dune has gained a lot of traction for its cast that includes 24-year-old Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the 2017 film Call Me by Your Name.
Warner Bros’ Tenet, directed by Christopher Nolan, did get a theatrical release but after multiple delays, while Wonder Woman 1984 has been pushed back.Warner Bros’ Tenet, directed by Christopher Nolan, did get a theatrical release but after multiple delays, while Wonder Woman 1984 has been pushed back.
The release of the new James Bond movie No Time to Die from MGM and Universal Pictures has also been delayed until April 2021.The release of the new James Bond movie No Time to Die from MGM and Universal Pictures has also been delayed until April 2021.
Iran has announced more than 4,000 new cases of Covid-19 infection, the most in a single day for the Middle East country hardest hit by the pandemic.Iran has announced more than 4,000 new cases of Covid-19 infection, the most in a single day for the Middle East country hardest hit by the pandemic.
“The number of infected persons … is 4,151” in the past 24 hours, during which “we unfortunately lost 227 of our dear compatriots”, said health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari.“The number of infected persons … is 4,151” in the past 24 hours, during which “we unfortunately lost 227 of our dear compatriots”, said health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari.
The grim tally was announced a day after Iran reported 235 fatalities from the virus, a figure equal to the record high death toll set on 28 July.The grim tally was announced a day after Iran reported 235 fatalities from the virus, a figure equal to the record high death toll set on 28 July.
According to Iran’s official figures, the pandemic has claimed 27,419 lives out of a total 479,825 cases of infection in the Islamic republic.According to Iran’s official figures, the pandemic has claimed 27,419 lives out of a total 479,825 cases of infection in the Islamic republic.
The situation in Tehran has worsened, with provincial authorities indicating it will be compulsory to wear masks in all public places in the capital from Saturday in a bid to halt the spread.The situation in Tehran has worsened, with provincial authorities indicating it will be compulsory to wear masks in all public places in the capital from Saturday in a bid to halt the spread.
Countries across the world risk facing massive bankruptcies and economic scarring if fiscal and monetary support deployed during the coronavirus crisis is removed too soon, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said.Countries across the world risk facing massive bankruptcies and economic scarring if fiscal and monetary support deployed during the coronavirus crisis is removed too soon, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said.
“We are very clear in the message we are communicating to not withdraw support prematurely,” Georgieva said at an online event marking the 125th anniversary of the London School of Economics. “If we do so, then we risk massive bankruptcies and massive unemployment.”“We are very clear in the message we are communicating to not withdraw support prematurely,” Georgieva said at an online event marking the 125th anniversary of the London School of Economics. “If we do so, then we risk massive bankruptcies and massive unemployment.”
Georgieva said the International Monetary Fund does not see an exit from the current crisis next year, so debt service suspension for poor countries must also be continued.Georgieva said the International Monetary Fund does not see an exit from the current crisis next year, so debt service suspension for poor countries must also be continued.
She said tax reform is critical to help countries service debt obligations, adding that very low, negative interest rates can be helpful to nurse economies through the pandemic but pose increased risks for savers and the banking system.She said tax reform is critical to help countries service debt obligations, adding that very low, negative interest rates can be helpful to nurse economies through the pandemic but pose increased risks for savers and the banking system.
The growing coronavirus cluster linked to Donald Trump is sending ripples of intense anxiety among staff, journalists and officials who spend much of their time in the White House and into the wider city of Washington DC itself.The growing coronavirus cluster linked to Donald Trump is sending ripples of intense anxiety among staff, journalists and officials who spend much of their time in the White House and into the wider city of Washington DC itself.
The West Wing has reportedly turned into a “ghost town” amid complaints that the White House has failed to trace potential contacts of Trump and his infected aides, with many now working from home even as the president exhorted Americans “not to be afraid of Covid”.The West Wing has reportedly turned into a “ghost town” amid complaints that the White House has failed to trace potential contacts of Trump and his infected aides, with many now working from home even as the president exhorted Americans “not to be afraid of Covid”.
That has left behind a skeleton staff of about 100 of butlers, ushers, cleaners, custodians and maintenance workers, who are often older and drawn from groups at higher risk of developing severe symptoms of the virus, including a butler’s corp that has historically almost exclusively been black.That has left behind a skeleton staff of about 100 of butlers, ushers, cleaners, custodians and maintenance workers, who are often older and drawn from groups at higher risk of developing severe symptoms of the virus, including a butler’s corp that has historically almost exclusively been black.
Members of the Secret Service, who protect the president, have also been thrown into the spotlight with some present and former members complaining anonymously they felt Trump had put service members at risk when they accompanied him on a controversial “drive-by” stunt outside the Walter Reed hospital.Members of the Secret Service, who protect the president, have also been thrown into the spotlight with some present and former members complaining anonymously they felt Trump had put service members at risk when they accompanied him on a controversial “drive-by” stunt outside the Walter Reed hospital.
A still contagious Trump returned to the White House on Monday and defiantly took off his mask on entering the building as complaints grew inside over the lack of precautions taken by the president and his entourage.A still contagious Trump returned to the White House on Monday and defiantly took off his mask on entering the building as complaints grew inside over the lack of precautions taken by the president and his entourage.
So far, only two dozen or so reinfections have been confirmed worldwide in a pandemic that has infected more than 30 million people. For now at least, reinfection seems uncommon. But scientists point out that confirming reinfection is no easy task and many cases are missed.So far, only two dozen or so reinfections have been confirmed worldwide in a pandemic that has infected more than 30 million people. For now at least, reinfection seems uncommon. But scientists point out that confirming reinfection is no easy task and many cases are missed.
To confirm a reinfection, scientists must examine the genetic code of the virus from each round of illness and prove they are distinct. That means having access to both sets of swabs and the wherewithal to do whole genome sequencing. Even in hospitals where the capacity exists, such tests are rarely done. Reinfected patients simply go unnoticed or unreported.To confirm a reinfection, scientists must examine the genetic code of the virus from each round of illness and prove they are distinct. That means having access to both sets of swabs and the wherewithal to do whole genome sequencing. Even in hospitals where the capacity exists, such tests are rarely done. Reinfected patients simply go unnoticed or unreported.
“There is probably a lot more than we are seeing,” said Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunobiology at Yale University who has been following cases of reinfection closely.“There is probably a lot more than we are seeing,” said Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunobiology at Yale University who has been following cases of reinfection closely.
But a flurry of reinfections around the world have raised fresh concerns.But a flurry of reinfections around the world have raised fresh concerns.
Italy is considering making the use of masks outdoors mandatory nationwide to fight the coronavirus, health minister Roberto Speranza has said.Italy is considering making the use of masks outdoors mandatory nationwide to fight the coronavirus, health minister Roberto Speranza has said.
Infections in Italy have risen steadily over the past two months and two regions, Lazio around Rome and Campania around Naples, have already made mask wearing mandatory outside.Infections in Italy have risen steadily over the past two months and two regions, Lazio around Rome and Campania around Naples, have already made mask wearing mandatory outside.
“We are working on a proposal to make the use of masks compulsory,” Speranza told the Chamber of Deputies.“We are working on a proposal to make the use of masks compulsory,” Speranza told the Chamber of Deputies.
On Saturday, Italy reported 2,844 new cases, its highest daily count since April, but still far below the numbers being recorded in France, Spain and Britain.On Saturday, Italy reported 2,844 new cases, its highest daily count since April, but still far below the numbers being recorded in France, Spain and Britain.
The daily death toll is normally below 30, a far cry from the tallies of close to 1,000 it suffered at the peak of its epidemic in late March, but prime minister Giuseppe Conte said on Tuesday there was no room for complacency.The daily death toll is normally below 30, a far cry from the tallies of close to 1,000 it suffered at the peak of its epidemic in late March, but prime minister Giuseppe Conte said on Tuesday there was no room for complacency.
“The battle is not won, and we will need to remain on maximum alert during the weeks and months to come,” he said at a conference in Rome.“The battle is not won, and we will need to remain on maximum alert during the weeks and months to come,” he said at a conference in Rome.
Italy has had 36,000 deaths, the second highest official toll in Europe after Britain.Italy has had 36,000 deaths, the second highest official toll in Europe after Britain.
Conte said last week he would ask parliament to extend the country’s Covid-19 state of emergency to the end of January and the cabinet is due to meet late on Tuesday to formalise the decision.Conte said last week he would ask parliament to extend the country’s Covid-19 state of emergency to the end of January and the cabinet is due to meet late on Tuesday to formalise the decision.
The state of emergency, due to expire in mid-October, gives greater powers to central government, making it easier for officials to bypass the bureaucracy that smothers much decision-making in Italy.The state of emergency, due to expire in mid-October, gives greater powers to central government, making it easier for officials to bypass the bureaucracy that smothers much decision-making in Italy.
The United Arab Emirates, with a population of around 9.9 million people, surpassed 100,000 recorded cases of Covid-19 infection on Tuesday.The United Arab Emirates, with a population of around 9.9 million people, surpassed 100,000 recorded cases of Covid-19 infection on Tuesday.
The UAE, whose tally stands at 100,794 infections and 421 deaths, has seen the number of daily new cases surge over the past two months from 164 on 3 August to a new high of 1,231 cases on Saturday.The UAE, whose tally stands at 100,794 infections and 421 deaths, has seen the number of daily new cases surge over the past two months from 164 on 3 August to a new high of 1,231 cases on Saturday.
Authorities have blamed people’s poor adherence to social distancing for the rise. The government does not disclose where in the seven emirates that make up the UAE the cases occur.Authorities have blamed people’s poor adherence to social distancing for the rise. The government does not disclose where in the seven emirates that make up the UAE the cases occur.
On Tuesday it recorded 1,061 new infections and 6 deaths.On Tuesday it recorded 1,061 new infections and 6 deaths.
The UAE has a high per capita rate of Covid-19 tests. The country has carried out more than 10 million tests so far, the government statistics authority says.The UAE has a high per capita rate of Covid-19 tests. The country has carried out more than 10 million tests so far, the government statistics authority says.
The six states that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members have between them recorded 847,608 cases of infection with 7,419 deaths, a Reuters tally shows.The six states that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members have between them recorded 847,608 cases of infection with 7,419 deaths, a Reuters tally shows.
Finland has reported its highest daily number of Covid-19 infections since the start of the pandemic and they now exceed the rate that Helsinki sets for other countries before their citizens are allowed to visit without being quarantined.Finland has reported its highest daily number of Covid-19 infections since the start of the pandemic and they now exceed the rate that Helsinki sets for other countries before their citizens are allowed to visit without being quarantined.
The health authority data recorded 227 new cases, above a previous daily peak of 211 infections in April during the first Covid-19 wave.The health authority data recorded 227 new cases, above a previous daily peak of 211 infections in April during the first Covid-19 wave.
However, far fewer people were being tested then, suggesting a significant number of cases may have gone undetected in the early months.However, far fewer people were being tested then, suggesting a significant number of cases may have gone undetected in the early months.
“The coronavirus situation is getting worse in Finland too,” prime minister Sanna Marin tweeted, adding the government would consider possible new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, possibly next week.“The coronavirus situation is getting worse in Finland too,” prime minister Sanna Marin tweeted, adding the government would consider possible new measures to contain the spread of Covid-19, possibly next week.
The new data means that Finland’s 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants has more than doubled to 30.6 from 14.2 in the past two weeks.The new data means that Finland’s 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants has more than doubled to 30.6 from 14.2 in the past two weeks.
Finland earlier set 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over two weeks as a limit for countries it considers safe and free of travel restrictions - one of the strictest such limits in Europe.Finland earlier set 25 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over two weeks as a limit for countries it considers safe and free of travel restrictions - one of the strictest such limits in Europe.
Incidence rates have been on the rise across Europe in recent weeks and Finland’s new rate remains among the lowest, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control data showed.Incidence rates have been on the rise across Europe in recent weeks and Finland’s new rate remains among the lowest, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control data showed.
Since the pandemic began, Finland, a country of around 5.5 million, has recorded 10,929 Covid-19 cases and 346 deaths.Since the pandemic began, Finland, a country of around 5.5 million, has recorded 10,929 Covid-19 cases and 346 deaths.
The World Health Organization has said European countries will need to “move beyond biomedical science” to overcome Covid-19 as “pandemic fatigue” and new infections rapidly rise across the continent.The World Health Organization has said European countries will need to “move beyond biomedical science” to overcome Covid-19 as “pandemic fatigue” and new infections rapidly rise across the continent.
Hans Kluge, the WHO’s Europe director, said that while fatigue from months of uncertainty and disruption was measured differently in different countries, aggregated survey data from across the region suggested that in some cases it it had reached levels of over 60%.Hans Kluge, the WHO’s Europe director, said that while fatigue from months of uncertainty and disruption was measured differently in different countries, aggregated survey data from across the region suggested that in some cases it it had reached levels of over 60%.
Medical science alone would not be enough to get through the crisis, he warned, with authorities needing the “courage and empathy” to listen properly to the public and develop policies based on a better understanding of people’s needs and behaviours.Medical science alone would not be enough to get through the crisis, he warned, with authorities needing the “courage and empathy” to listen properly to the public and develop policies based on a better understanding of people’s needs and behaviours.
“Covid-19 is urging us to move beyond biomedical science in our response,” Kluge said. “We have an opportunity to maximise our community insights into behaviour, to integrate real community participation into public health policy.”“Covid-19 is urging us to move beyond biomedical science in our response,” Kluge said. “We have an opportunity to maximise our community insights into behaviour, to integrate real community participation into public health policy.”
Poland said it would enforce restrictions more strictly as it reported a daily record of 58 coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, as well as sharp increases in the number of ventilators and hospital beds being used by Covid-19 patients.Poland said it would enforce restrictions more strictly as it reported a daily record of 58 coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday, as well as sharp increases in the number of ventilators and hospital beds being used by Covid-19 patients.
The country reported 2,236 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, close to Saturday’s record of 2,367. Poland, which has a population of 38 million, has reported 104,316 cases overall and 2,717 deaths, much lower than many other European countries.The country reported 2,236 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, close to Saturday’s record of 2,367. Poland, which has a population of 38 million, has reported 104,316 cases overall and 2,717 deaths, much lower than many other European countries.
“Only those with a medical certificate from a doctor can choose not to wear a mask where it is mandatory ... any person who doesn’t wear a mask (and doesn’t have a certificate) will face the harshest of punishments,” health minister Adam Niedzielski said.“Only those with a medical certificate from a doctor can choose not to wear a mask where it is mandatory ... any person who doesn’t wear a mask (and doesn’t have a certificate) will face the harshest of punishments,” health minister Adam Niedzielski said.
He said there would be a ban on using some venues for dancing and new distancing rules to prevent mass gatherings.He said there would be a ban on using some venues for dancing and new distancing rules to prevent mass gatherings.
The ministry said that as of Tuesday there were 263 ventilators and 3,719 hospital beds devoted to Covid-19 patients, compared with 141 and 2,399 respectively a week ago.The ministry said that as of Tuesday there were 263 ventilators and 3,719 hospital beds devoted to Covid-19 patients, compared with 141 and 2,399 respectively a week ago.
“This is very disturbing,” deputy heath minister Waldemar Kraska told private television broadcaster Polsat News.“This is very disturbing,” deputy heath minister Waldemar Kraska told private television broadcaster Polsat News.
Commenting on reports that Poland is running out of remdesivir, Kraska said some hospitals did not have the Covid-19 drug.Commenting on reports that Poland is running out of remdesivir, Kraska said some hospitals did not have the Covid-19 drug.
The health ministry plans to increase the number of hospital beds for Covid patients and wants to open more hospitals to treat only Covid-19.The health ministry plans to increase the number of hospital beds for Covid patients and wants to open more hospitals to treat only Covid-19.
Poland introduced strict lockdown measures quickly during the early stages of the pandemic, but the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party wants to avoid another economically damaging lockdown and has introduced targeted measures in the worst affected places.Poland introduced strict lockdown measures quickly during the early stages of the pandemic, but the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party wants to avoid another economically damaging lockdown and has introduced targeted measures in the worst affected places.
The biggest rise in new cases on Tuesday was reported in central Poland, increasing the risk that Warsaw will face tighter restrictions.The biggest rise in new cases on Tuesday was reported in central Poland, increasing the risk that Warsaw will face tighter restrictions.
Iran has registered a record 4,151 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, with the total number of identified cases in the worst-hit country in the Middle East rising to 479,825, the health ministry reported on Tuesday.Iran has registered a record 4,151 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, with the total number of identified cases in the worst-hit country in the Middle East rising to 479,825, the health ministry reported on Tuesday.
Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state television that 227 patients had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the total of fatalities to 27,419.Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari told state television that 227 patients had died in the past 24 hours, bringing the total of fatalities to 27,419.
Russia’s daily tally of new coronavirus cases rose to its highest since 11 May on Tuesday, prompting Moscow to take measures to keep students and the elderly off the city’s sprawling public transport network.Russia’s daily tally of new coronavirus cases rose to its highest since 11 May on Tuesday, prompting Moscow to take measures to keep students and the elderly off the city’s sprawling public transport network.
Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the measures were needed to keep students and the elderly at home as the capital recorded 4,082 new infections on Tuesday.Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the measures were needed to keep students and the elderly at home as the capital recorded 4,082 new infections on Tuesday.
“Every day the situation with the coronavirus is becoming more difficult and dramatic,” Sobyanin said, adding that more than 1,000 people had been hospitalised with coronavirus in the city on Tuesday.“Every day the situation with the coronavirus is becoming more difficult and dramatic,” Sobyanin said, adding that more than 1,000 people had been hospitalised with coronavirus in the city on Tuesday.
Sobyanin said students’ cards allowing them to travel on public transport in Moscow at a discount would be temporarily cancelled on Friday until the end of a two-week school holiday.Sobyanin said students’ cards allowing them to travel on public transport in Moscow at a discount would be temporarily cancelled on Friday until the end of a two-week school holiday.
Muscovites over the age of 65 and those with chronic illnesses will be stripped of passes that allow them to travel across the city for free from 9-28 October, Sobyanin added.Muscovites over the age of 65 and those with chronic illnesses will be stripped of passes that allow them to travel across the city for free from 9-28 October, Sobyanin added.
Sobyanin said the move was meant to protect Moscow’s senior population, which he said accounted for more than a quarter of the new coronavirus infections.Sobyanin said the move was meant to protect Moscow’s senior population, which he said accounted for more than a quarter of the new coronavirus infections.
The city of nearly 13 million has already opened two temporary hospitals to tackle the rise in cases and ordered businesses to have at least 30% of their staff working remotely.The city of nearly 13 million has already opened two temporary hospitals to tackle the rise in cases and ordered businesses to have at least 30% of their staff working remotely.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday he was unaware of plans to impose a strict lockdown despite the rapidly growing number of cases.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday he was unaware of plans to impose a strict lockdown despite the rapidly growing number of cases.
Russia’s official coronavirus task force reported 11,615 new infections nationwide on Tuesday and said 188 people had died overnight, pushing the official death toll to 21,663.Russia’s official coronavirus task force reported 11,615 new infections nationwide on Tuesday and said 188 people had died overnight, pushing the official death toll to 21,663.
With 1,237,504 infections since the start of the pandemic, Russia has the world’s fourth highest number of cases.With 1,237,504 infections since the start of the pandemic, Russia has the world’s fourth highest number of cases.