Russia on Friday reported the highest number of coronavirus related deaths in the last 24 hours for the fourth successive day as the country continues to grapple with the virus.

Amid the spike in numbers, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the lockdown wasn't discussed while emphasising the importance of vaccination.

Watch:

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/covid-19-russia-allows-booster-shots-6-months-after-vaccination-394926/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

"Nobody wants any lockdowns, and yes, it is not up for debate," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Saint Petersburg which has been hosting European Championship matches including Spain vs Switzerland quarter-final later on Friday reported 101 fatalities even as Moscow grapples with the Delta variant which the city Mayor said was responsible for over 90 per cent of COVID-19 cases.

Moscow Mayor Sobyanin has imposed strict virus rules as he ordered majority of Moscowvites to stay home and those in the service industry to vaccinate themselves.

The country reported over 23,000 new COVID-19 infections with Moscow registering over 6,890 cases. Reports say hospitalisations in the Russian capital has skyrocketed amid explosive growth&nbsp;in virus cases.

Russia has been slow to vaccinate its citizens with just &nbsp;2.6 million people inoculated with the first dose out of a population of 146 million.

Saint Petersburg has witnessed 100 deaths per day this week amid the European Championship matches even as authorities ordered 50 per cent capacity limit on stadiums and restaurants to close between 2am and 6pm with restrictions on the number of people attending public events.

The World Health Organization(WHO) had earlier warned about the crowds should be monitored during the Euro 2020 matches as they enter and leave the stadium even as UEFA said it was following the COVID-19 guidelines.

The Russian capital had offered one-dose of Sputnik Light jab to millions of migrants even as it continued to inoculate citizens with the Sputnik V vaccine. The Sputnik V was registered in August last year, the country has not approved any foreign vaccines.

Putin while acknowledgin he had taken the Sputnik V vaccine had said on Wednesday: "Thank God, we don't have such tragic situations after vaccinations like AstraZeneca or Pfizer."

(With inputs from Agencies)

 
&nbsp;

Russia on Friday reported the highest number of coronavirus related deaths in the last 24 hours for the fourth successive day as the country continues to grapple with the virus.

Russia on Friday reported the highest number of coronavirus related deaths in the last 24 hours for the fourth successive day as the country continues to grapple with the virus. Amid the spike in numbers, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the lockdown wasn't discussed while emphasising the importance of vaccination. Watch: "Nobody wants any lockdowns, and yes, it is not up for debate," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Saint Petersburg which has been hosting European Championship matches including Spain vs Switzerland quarter-final later on Friday reported 101 fatalities even as Moscow grapples with the Delta variant which the city Mayor said was responsible for over 90 per cent of COVID-19 cases. Moscow Mayor Sobyanin has imposed strict virus rules as he ordered majority of Moscowvites to stay home and those in the service industry to vaccinate themselves. The country reported over 23,000 new COVID-19 infections with Moscow registering over 6,890 cases. Reports say hospitalisations in the Russian capital has skyrocketed amid explosive growth in virus cases. Russia has been slow to vaccinate its citizens with just 2.6 million people inoculated with the first dose out of a population of 146 million. Saint Petersburg has witnessed 100 deaths per day this week amid the European Championship matches even as authorities ordered 50 per cent capacity limit on stadiums and restaurants to close between 2am and 6pm with restrictions on the number of people attending public events. The World Health Organization(WHO) had earlier warned about the crowds should be monitored during the Euro 2020 matches as they enter and leave the stadium even as UEFA said it was following the COVID-19 guidelines. The Russian capital had offered one-dose of Sputnik Light jab to millions of migrants even as it continued to inoculate citizens with the Sputnik V vaccine. The Sputnik V was registered in August last year, the country has not approved any foreign vaccines. Putin while acknowledgin he had taken the Sputnik V vaccine had said on Wednesday: "Thank God, we don't have such tragic situations after vaccinations like AstraZeneca or Pfizer." (With inputs from Agencies)

'Nobody wants a lockdown': Coronavirus related deaths spike in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin told lawmakers on Monday that the coronavirus situation in some areas has "aggravated" as the country battles the third wave of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moscow-makes-vaccines-mandatory-ahead-of-biden-putin-meet-391891">virus</a>.

"Unfortunately, the coronavirus threat is not over yet. In some regions the situation has been aggravated, as you know," Putin said.

Watch:

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/coronavirus-update-russia-recorded-12505-new-cases-in-24-hours-390972/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>

Russian capital Moscow which has been the epicentre of the virus has witnessed a huge surge in cases as mayor of the city Sergei Sobyanin had declared on Friday that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/delta-variant-represents-almost-90-of-coronavirus-cases-confirms-moscow-mayor-392387">Delta variant </a>accounted for over 90 per cent of the cases.

Reports said hospitals in Moscow were flooded worrying health officials.

Moscow reported over 9,000 cases for the second successive day even as Saint Petersburg which is set to host several European Championship football matches introduced fresh restrictions to curb the matches.

On Monday, the capital city reported&nbsp;7,584 new coronavirus cases and &nbsp;8,305 on Sunday. The city authorities had declared a no&nbsp;work week last week due to a surge in cases with mandatory vaccination for residents working in the service industry.

Saint Petersburg had earlier banned food sales in fan zones for Euro 2020 matches and went further to restrict access to its main Euro 2020 fan zone on Konyushenaya Square to 3,000 people from 5,000 set earlier.

Moscow has banned the gathering of more than 1,000 people and suspended all mass entertainment events. Russia has recorded 5,334,204 COVID-19 cases so far with 129,801 fatalities.

The vaccination drive in the country has been slow despite Russia having registered the Sputnik V vaccine in August last year.&nbsp;

Russia has reportedly vaccinated just 19.5 million citizens with authorities in Moscow been able to vaccinate only&nbsp;1.5 million residents out of 12 million.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin told lawmakers on Monday that the coronavirus situation in some areas has "aggravated" as the country battles the third wave of the virus.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told lawmakers on Monday that the coronavirus situation in some areas has "aggravated" as the country battles the third wave of the virus. "Unfortunately, the coronavirus threat is not over yet. In some regions the situation has been aggravated, as you know," Putin said. Watch: Russian capital Moscow which has been the epicentre of the virus has witnessed a huge surge in cases as mayor of the city Sergei Sobyanin had declared on Friday that the Delta variant accounted for over 90 per cent of the cases. Reports said hospitals in Moscow were flooded worrying health officials. Moscow reported over 9,000 cases for the second successive day even as Saint Petersburg which is set to host several European Championship football matches introduced fresh restrictions to curb the matches. On Monday, the capital city reported 7,584 new coronavirus cases and 8,305 on Sunday. The city authorities had declared a no work week last week due to a surge in cases with mandatory vaccination for residents working in the service industry. Saint Petersburg had earlier banned food sales in fan zones for Euro 2020 matches and went further to restrict access to its main Euro 2020 fan zone on Konyushenaya Square to 3,000 people from 5,000 set earlier. Moscow has banned the gathering of more than 1,000 people and suspended all mass entertainment events. Russia has recorded 5,334,204 COVID-19 cases so far with 129,801 fatalities. The vaccination drive in the country has been slow despite Russia having registered the Sputnik V vaccine in August last year. Russia has reportedly vaccinated just 19.5 million citizens with authorities in Moscow been able to vaccinate only 1.5 million residents out of 12 million. (With inputs from Agencies)

Coronavirus situation aggravated in some areas, says Russian President Putin

coroanvirus-in-russia

Coroanvirus In Russia, News on Coroanvirus In Russia, stories on Coroanvirus In Russia, articles on Coroanvirus In Russia, Coroanvirus In Russia stories at Wion, Coroanvirus In Russia news, Coroanvirus In Russia latest news

coroanvirus in-russia

'Nobody wants a lockdown': Coronavirus related deaths spike in Russia

Coronavirus situation aggravated in some areas, says Russian President Putin