tass--2020-04-20--Russia’s coronavirus case growth is under 10% for the first time since mid-March

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
For the first time since March 15 , the daily coronavirus case growth in Russia is below 10 % , data from the federal anti-coronavirus center indicates .
In the past 24-hour period , 4,268 new cases were registered , while one day before , this figure was 6,060 .
Therefore , the daily growth slowed to 9.96 % versus 16.47 % on Sunday .
Overall , 47,121 people contracted the disease , or roughly 32 infected for every 100,000 people .
This incidence rate in Russia is far below other top 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Iran , the incidence rate is about 100 infected for every 100,000 people , while in Spain it is a whopping 400 .
According to Russia ’ s sanitary watchdog ( the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing ) , a total of 2 million coronavirus tests were performed in Russia .
About 2.3 % of those tests were positive .
According to the anti-coronavirus crisis center , 45.3 % of cases revealed in the past 24 hours showed no symptoms .
On Saturday , this figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours , 155 patients have been released from the hospitals , taking the total recovery count to 3,446 , or 7.3 % of all infected .
In the meantime , the number of fatalities grew by 44 , reaching 405 .
The fatality rate barely changed , growing from 0.84 % to 0.86 % .
This is much lower than in other most affected nations .
For example , in the United States , 5.36 % of all patients died , while in most European nations , that figure exceeds 10 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its 3 % ) .
The lowest fatality rate among the top 10 affected nations has been registered in Turkey , but even there it is about three times greater than in Russia ( over 2.3 % ) .
The capital and the regions In Moscow , 2,026 cases were confirmed in the past 24-hour period .
The total case count has increased by 8.3 % - the lowest figure since March 21 - and is now 26,350 .
Moscow ’ s share in nationwide statistics diminished from 56.8 % to 55.9 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Region has slowed down as well .
Data showed that over the past 24 hours , only 578 new cases had been confirmed , while one day ago , this number was 709 .
The total case count in the region is 5,241 , or 11.1 % from all those infected in Russia .
Beyond Moscow and the Moscow Region , 1,664 cases were registered , a 12 % increase .
Monday ’ s case growth was smaller in almost every seriously affected region .
St. Petersburg reported 86 ( the smallest increase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 1,846 ) , the Nizhny Novgorod Region recorded 113 ( a total of 759 ) , and the Komi Region reported 10 ( a total of 491 cases ) .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. For the first time since March 15, the daily coronavirus case growth in Russia is below 10%, data from the federal anti-coronavirus center indicates.
In the past 24-hour period, 4,268 new cases were registered, while one day before, this figure was 6,060. Therefore, the daily growth slowed to 9.96% versus 16.47% on Sunday.
Overall, 47,121 people contracted the disease, or roughly 32 infected for every 100,000 people. This incidence rate in Russia is far below other top 10 most affected nations, except China. In Iran, the incidence rate is about 100 infected for every 100,000 people, while in Spain it is a whopping 400.
According to Russia’s sanitary watchdog (the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing), a total of 2 million coronavirus tests were performed in Russia. About 2.3% of those tests were positive.
Recoveries and fatalities
According to the anti-coronavirus crisis center, 45.3% of cases revealed in the past 24 hours showed no symptoms. On Saturday, this figure was 43%.
Over the past 24 hours, 155 patients have been released from the hospitals, taking the total recovery count to 3,446, or 7.3% of all infected.
In the meantime, the number of fatalities grew by 44, reaching 405. The fatality rate barely changed, growing from 0.84% to 0.86%. This is much lower than in other most affected nations. For example, in the United States, 5.36% of all patients died, while in most European nations, that figure exceeds 10% (Germany is the only exception with its 3%). The lowest fatality rate among the top 10 affected nations has been registered in Turkey, but even there it is about three times greater than in Russia (over 2.3%).
The capital and the regions
In Moscow, 2,026 cases were confirmed in the past 24-hour period. The total case count has increased by 8.3% - the lowest figure since March 21 - and is now 26,350. Moscow’s share in nationwide statistics diminished from 56.8% to 55.9%.
The case growth in the Moscow Region has slowed down as well. Data showed that over the past 24 hours, only 578 new cases had been confirmed, while one day ago, this number was 709. The total case count in the region is 5,241, or 11.1% from all those infected in Russia.
Beyond Moscow and the Moscow Region, 1,664 cases were registered, a 12% increase. Monday’s case growth was smaller in almost every seriously affected region. St. Petersburg reported 86 (the smallest increase since April 12, to a total of 1,846), the Nizhny Novgorod Region recorded 113 (a total of 759), and the Komi Region reported 10 (a total of 491 cases).


tass--2020-04-20--Coronavirus cases in Russia rise by 4,268 over past day

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 4,268 over the past day , reaching 47,121 in all regions , the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Monday .
Some 3,446 people have recovered and 405 others have died .
`` Russia has registered a rise in coronavirus cases to 47,121 ( +10 % ) in 85 regions .
Over the past day , 155 people have been discharged after recovering and 3,446 over the entire period .
Forty-four patients have died of coronavirus over the past day .
The total death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crisis center reported .
A total of 1,935 ( 45.3 % ) new coronavirus cases are asymptomatic .
Moscow has confirmed new 2,026 coronavirus cases , bringing the total number in the capital to 26,350 .
Other cases were recorded in 75 more regions , including in the Moscow Region ( 578 ) , the Nizhny Novgorod Region ( 113 ) , St. Petersburg ( 86 ) , the Rostov Region ( 60 ) , the Murmansk Region ( 46 ) , the Chechen Republic ( 45 ) and the Republic of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past day , 155 people have been discharged in 21 regions , including 75 in Moscow , 14 in the Moscow Region , 12 in the Lipetsk Region and 11 others in the Komi Republic .
Moscow has recorded 28 new fatalities , the Republic of Bashkortostan - 4 , the Krasnodar Region - 3 , the Krasnoyarsk Region - 2 and the Kaluga Region ( 2 ) .
One person died in the Nizhny Novgorod Region , in the Chuvash Republic , the Ivanovo Region , the Arkhangelsk Region and the Khabarovsk @ @

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has risen by 4,268 over the past day, reaching 47,121 in all regions, the anti-coronavirus crisis center reported on Monday.
Some 3,446 people have recovered and 405 others have died.
"Russia has registered a rise in coronavirus cases to 47,121 (+10%) in 85 regions. Over the past day, 155 people have been discharged after recovering and 3,446 over the entire period. Forty-four patients have died of coronavirus over the past day. The total death toll in Russia is 405," the crisis center reported. A total of 1,935 (45.3%) new coronavirus cases are asymptomatic.
Moscow has confirmed new 2,026 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number in the capital to 26,350. Other cases were recorded in 75 more regions, including in the Moscow Region (578), the Nizhny Novgorod Region (113), St. Petersburg (86), the Rostov Region (60), the Murmansk Region (46), the Chechen Republic (45) and the Republic of Bashkortostan (45).
Over the past day, 155 people have been discharged in 21 regions, including 75 in Moscow, 14 in the Moscow Region, 12 in the Lipetsk Region and 11 others in the Komi Republic.
Moscow has recorded 28 new fatalities, the Republic of Bashkortostan - 4, the Krasnodar Region - 3, the Krasnoyarsk Region - 2 and the Kaluga Region (2). One person died in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, in the Chuvash Republic, the Ivanovo Region, the Arkhangelsk Region and the Khabarovsk Region.


tass--2020-04-20--Megvii's AI temperature screening system protects people from COVID-19

BEIJING , April 20 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Megvii Technology Limited , a world-class AI company , has deployed an AI-enabled temperature screening solution at multiple locations in China and overseas , to protect essential personnel and communities as COVID-19 cases continue to rise .
Founded in 2011 in Beijing , China , Megvii is focused on deep learning applications and solutions , and has become a pioneer in applying AI technology and computer vision algorithms to practical use cases .
Megvii 's AI-enabled temperature screening solution reduces transmission risk , enhances personal safety and improves efficiency and passenger traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detection model , the system can take the temperature of several people per second , with an accuracy level of ±0.3oC ( 0.5℉ ) .
Individuals do not need to remove their masks for temperature checks .
The system triggers an alert when someone with high temperature passes through , indicating the individual should be screened manually or denied entry .
Temperature screening has been an effective tool in containing the spread of COVID-19 , as one of the main symptoms of COVID-19 is a fever .
Megvii 's AI-enabled system has proven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand-held thermometres as it eliminates the need for close physical contact between individuals .
The solution comes in several configurations to satisfy different needs .
The Ming-Ji model is suitable for use in locations with high foot traffic such as airports , subway stations and hospital lobbies , and can measure the body temperature of up to 15 people per second .
It can accurately detect human body temperature at distances greater than three metres .
A more compact solution , known as `` Koala '' , consists of a display pad that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a stand , together with a small processing unit .
It can accurately measure the body temperature of each person within a distance of 0.3 to one metre within half a second .
It is designed for tight access control locations with low to medium foot traffic , such as supermarkets , campuses , and residential and commercial buildings .
Megvii 's temperature screening systems have already been deployed in several locations since its launch in February , including hospitals in China and Thailand , around 200 convenience stores and supermarkets in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple countries .

BEIJING, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Megvii Technology Limited, a world-class AI company, has deployed an AI-enabled temperature screening solution at multiple locations in China and overseas, to protect essential personnel and communities as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Founded in 2011 in Beijing, China, Megvii is focused on deep learning applications and solutions, and has become a pioneer in applying AI technology and computer vision algorithms to practical use cases.
Megvii's AI-enabled temperature screening solution reduces transmission risk, enhances personal safety and improves efficiency and passenger traffic in public places. Using an optimized detection model, the system can take the temperature of several people per second, with an accuracy level of ±0.3oC (0.5℉). Individuals do not need to remove their masks for temperature checks. The system triggers an alert when someone with high temperature passes through, indicating the individual should be screened manually or denied entry.
Temperature screening has been an effective tool in containing the spread of COVID-19, as one of the main symptoms of COVID-19 is a fever. Megvii's AI-enabled system has proven to be safer and more efficient than hand-held thermometres as it eliminates the need for close physical contact between individuals.
The solution comes in several configurations to satisfy different needs. The Ming-Ji model is suitable for use in locations with high foot traffic such as airports, subway stations and hospital lobbies, and can measure the body temperature of up to 15 people per second. It can accurately detect human body temperature at distances greater than three metres. A more compact solution, known as "Koala", consists of a display pad that can be installed on the wall or on a stand, together with a small processing unit. It can accurately measure the body temperature of each person within a distance of 0.3 to one metre within half a second. It is designed for tight access control locations with low to medium foot traffic, such as supermarkets, campuses, and residential and commercial buildings.
Megvii's temperature screening systems have already been deployed in several locations since its launch in February, including hospitals in China and Thailand, around 200 convenience stores and supermarkets in China and residential and commercial buildings in multiple countries.
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CONTACT: Xiaolan Yang, +86-13910270953


tass--2020-04-20--Number of patients admitted to hospital in grave condition declines in Moscow

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The measures on self-isolation and social distancing in Russia amid the coronavirus pandemic have proven to be effective and the number of patients admitted to hospital in grave condition has declined in Moscow , Health Minister Mikhail Murashko told Rossiya-24 TV channel on Monday .
`` We see that those measures on social distancing and self-isolation have been effective , '' Murashko said .
`` We see that today in Moscow the intensity of the disease spread and most importantly , the growth in the number of patients in grave condition , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it ’ s important to seek medical assistance as soon as there are the first coronavirus symptoms .
`` Those patients , who turn for assistance on time and receive treatment early , are in better condition and their prospects are higher than those who take medicine independently or just wait until they feel better tomorrow , '' the minister noted .
He explained that the coronavirus feature is that `` the condition of patients suddenly deteriorates . ''
To date , a total of 42,853 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 361 fatalities nationwide .
Over the past day , Moscow has confirmed 3,570 new coronavirus cases , bringing the total number in the capital to 24,324 .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. The measures on self-isolation and social distancing in Russia amid the coronavirus pandemic have proven to be effective and the number of patients admitted to hospital in grave condition has declined in Moscow, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko told Rossiya-24 TV channel on Monday.
"We see that those measures on social distancing and self-isolation have been effective," Murashko said. "We see that today in Moscow the intensity of the disease spread and most importantly, the growth in the number of patients in grave condition, has stopped."
The health minister emphasized that it’s important to seek medical assistance as soon as there are the first coronavirus symptoms. "Those patients, who turn for assistance on time and receive treatment early, are in better condition and their prospects are higher than those who take medicine independently or just wait until they feel better tomorrow," the minister noted.
He explained that the coronavirus feature is that "the condition of patients suddenly deteriorates."
To date, a total of 42,853 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 3,291 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 361 fatalities nationwide. Over the past day, Moscow has confirmed 3,570 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number in the capital to 24,324. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-20--Solis Improves LCOE for Commercial Systems

NINGBO , China , April 20 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginlong Technologies ( Stock Code : 300763.SZ ) , a global leader in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing , has released the latest addition to its 5 Generation ( 5G ) portfolio .
The new Solis 110kW brings a more reliable , efficient and secure inverter solution to commercial rooftop applications , resulting in stronger system returns and lower LCOE .
`` Solis is making full use of its 5G technology platform with its new 110kW inverter , '' says Kuhn Zhang , Chief Technology Officer at Ginlong Technologies .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Solis 110kW integrates our leading-edge 5G platform with best-in-class electronic components to deliver a maximum efficiency rating of 98.7 % .
This puts Solis 110kW 's performance at the top of its product class . ''
Efficiency advantages increase generation by 3.5 % during the project 's total lifecycle : • Flexible design allows for shorter strings and multi-orientation designs '' We are excited about our cost and energy yield advantages for our commercial customers , '' says Kuhn .
`` By Combining a high cost-performance ratio with low installation and O & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and energy harvest advantages - Solis 110kW technology can boost energy yield and ROI for commercial end-users.
`` The Solis three phase 110kW string inverter is available in Asia Pacific , Europe , Latin America .
Ginlong Solis is one of the experienced and largest global string inverter specialists that manufactures string inverters for the residential , commercial and utility scale solar markets , which would benefit from a complete product line of ultra-reliable , bankable , cost effective and innovative string inverter technologies which are installed globally , optimized locally , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solar stakeholders , go to ginlong.com .

NINGBO, China, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginlong Technologies (Stock Code: 300763.SZ), a global leader in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, has released the latest addition to its 5 Generation (5G) portfolio. The new Solis 110kW brings a more reliable, efficient and secure inverter solution to commercial rooftop applications, resulting in stronger system returns and lower LCOE.
"Solis is making full use of its 5G technology platform with its new 110kW inverter," says Kuhn Zhang, Chief Technology Officer at Ginlong Technologies. "Designed specifically for commercial rooftop applications, Solis 110kW integrates our leading-edge 5G platform with best-in-class electronic components to deliver a maximum efficiency rating of 98.7%. This puts Solis 110kW's performance at the top of its product class."
Designed for improved efficiency, yield and O&M, Solis 110kW advantages include:
Efficiency advantages increase generation by 3.5% during the project's total lifecycle:
Advanced IGBTs lower "on resistance," increasing efficiency and decreasing losses
90 MPPTs / MW deliver high-power tracking density
150% DC/AC ratio boosts system returns (and density)
Yield advantages increase rooftop utility and energy density:
Flexible design allows for shorter strings and multi-orientation designs
100% fully independent multiple MPPTs provider a wide DC operating voltage range
13 amps / string configuration offers high input current ratings
O&M advantages for cost-effective fault monitoring, locating and reporting:
Advanced I-V curve diagnostics and string-level monitoring improve efficiency
Integrated on-board diagnostics and cloud monitoring help resolve issues quickly
Unique leakage current suppression technology increase accuracy of false alarms
"We are excited about our cost and energy yield advantages for our commercial customers," says Kuhn. "By Combining a high cost-performance ratio with low installation and O&M costs - alongside market-leading conversion efficiency and energy harvest advantages - Solis 110kW technology can boost energy yield and ROI for commercial end-users. "
The Solis three phase 110kW string inverter is available in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America.
About Ginlong Technologies
Ginlong Solis is one of the experienced and largest global string inverter specialists that manufactures string inverters for the residential, commercial and utility scale solar markets, which would benefit from a complete product line of ultra-reliable, bankable, cost effective and innovative string inverter technologies which are installed globally, optimized locally, to deliver significant long-term return on investment for solar stakeholders, go to ginlong.com.
CONTACT: Lucy, +86-57465804299, sales@ginlong.com


tass--2020-04-20--Russia conducts more than 2 mln coronavirus tests

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
More than 2 mln tests for the coronavirus have been carried out in @ @ @ @ @ s sanitary watchdog , the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human @ @ @ @ @ .
WHO : number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 81,000 in past @ @ @ @ @ has conducted more than 2 mln tests for the coronavirus .
Some 135,000 people remain @ @ @ @ @ the watchdog said .
Over the past day , 103,000 tests for the coronavirus have @ @ @ @ @ date , a total of 42,853 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 361 fatalities nationwide .
Over the @ @ @ @ @ confirmed 3,570 new coronavirus cases , bringing the total number in the capital to 24,324 @ @ @ @ @ government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation @

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. More than 2 mln tests for the coronavirus have been carried out in Russia, the country’s sanitary watchdog, the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, said on Monday.
WHO: number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 81,000 in past day
"The Russian Federation has conducted more than 2 mln tests for the coronavirus. Some 135,000 people remain under medical supervision," the watchdog said.
Over the past day, 103,000 tests for the coronavirus have been carried out.
To date, a total of 42,853 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 3,291 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 361 fatalities nationwide. Over the past day, Moscow has confirmed 3,570 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number in the capital to 24,324. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-20--Forest fires engulfing almost 42,000 hectares extinguished in Russia in 24 hours

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Forest fires scorching about 42,000 hectares were extinguished in Russia in the past @ @ @ @ @ Forest Protection Service said in a statement on Monday .
`` According to regional forestry @ @ @ @ @ were put out in Russia on April 19 , which had engulfed 41,857 hectares .
@ @ @ @ @ fires scorching 6,956 hectares were active in the country as of April 20 , '' @ @ @ @ @ that efforts were underway to extinguish the blazes .
Most fires are active in the @ @ @ @ @ also been recorded in the Buryatia , Khabarovsk , Kamchatka , Krasnoyarsk , Khakassia , @ @ @ @ @ The fire season has begun in 63 Russian regions .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. Forest fires scorching about 42,000 hectares were extinguished in Russia in the past 24 hours, the Aerial Forest Protection Service said in a statement on Monday.
"According to regional forestry departments, 124 forest fires were put out in Russia on April 19, which had engulfed 41,857 hectares. A total of 23 forest fires scorching 6,956 hectares were active in the country as of April 20," the statement reads, adding that efforts were underway to extinguish the blazes.
Most fires are active in the Trans-Baikal region. Wildfires have also been recorded in the Buryatia, Khabarovsk, Kamchatka, Krasnoyarsk, Khakassia, Altai and other regions.
Firefighting activities involve 2,200 personnel and 465 pieces of equipment.
The fire season has begun in 63 Russian regions.


tass--2020-04-20--Moldovan president thanks Russia for delivering aid from China to combat coronavirus

CHISINAU , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Moldovan President Igor Dodon has thanked Russia for delivering medical aid from China to the country to combat the coronavirus .
`` We will succeed in overcoming the coronavirus pandemic that has hit the world only if we help each other .
I would like to thank the Russian leadership for responding to our request and providing an An-124 aircraft free of charge to deliver a shipment of medicines and equipment from our friends in China , '' Dodon said after meeting the aircraft in Chisinau .
According to the Moldovan president , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protective equipment and medical supplies , part of which was sent by China as humanitarian aid and the other part was purchased by Moldova ’ s government and businessmen .
Dodon pointed out that Russia and China had earlier sent testing systems , medicines and medical equipment to Moldova .
A total of 2,472 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Moldova as of Sunday .
As many as 67 patients have died of the infection and 457 have recovered .
The country ’ s authorities declared a state of emergency until May 15 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

CHISINAU, April 20. /TASS/. Moldovan President Igor Dodon has thanked Russia for delivering medical aid from China to the country to combat the coronavirus.
"We will succeed in overcoming the coronavirus pandemic that has hit the world only if we help each other. I would like to thank the Russian leadership for responding to our request and providing an An-124 aircraft free of charge to deliver a shipment of medicines and equipment from our friends in China," Dodon said after meeting the aircraft in Chisinau.
According to the Moldovan president, the shipment contains coronavirus testing systems, protective equipment and medical supplies, part of which was sent by China as humanitarian aid and the other part was purchased by Moldova’s government and businessmen.
Dodon pointed out that Russia and China had earlier sent testing systems, medicines and medical equipment to Moldova.
A total of 2,472 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Moldova as of Sunday. As many as 67 patients have died of the infection and 457 have recovered. The country’s authorities declared a state of emergency until May 15.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-04-20--WHO chief calls on G20 to remove trade barriers impeding fight against coronavirus

GENEVA , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
World Health Organization ( WHO ) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in an address to a virtual meeting of G20 heath ministers called for the removal of trade barriers that impede the fight against the novel coronavirus .
He urged `` all G20 countries to work together to increase the production and equitable distribution of essential supplies , and to remove trade barriers that put health workers and their patients at risk . ''
The WHO chief pointed out that G20 countries were expected `` to continue to support the global response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publish a second Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan , with an estimate of the resources needed for the next phase of the response , '' Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted , adding : `` More than 900 million US dollars has been pledged for our first Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan . ''
According to the WHO chief , `` one of the biggest challenges we face in Africa and other countries is the critical shortage of supplies , and the ability to deliver them because of weak supply chains . ''
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to be gathering pace in countries that lack the capacity of many G20 countries to respond to it , '' he stressed , urging the G20 group `` to support African countries with stimulus packages and debt relief so they can focus on fighting the pandemic . ''
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that `` the current pandemic has highlighted weakness in health systems and global preparedness . ''
He welcomed the G20 counties ’ commitment `` not only to combat the current crisis , but to ensure this never happens again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the WHO , over 2,200,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 152,500 have died .

GENEVA, April 20. /TASS/. World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in an address to a virtual meeting of G20 heath ministers called for the removal of trade barriers that impede the fight against the novel coronavirus.
He urged "all G20 countries to work together to increase the production and equitable distribution of essential supplies, and to remove trade barriers that put health workers and their patients at risk."
The WHO chief pointed out that G20 countries were expected "to continue to support the global response to COVID-19."
"We will soon publish a second Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, with an estimate of the resources needed for the next phase of the response," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted, adding: "More than 900 million US dollars has been pledged for our first Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan."
According to the WHO chief, "one of the biggest challenges we face in Africa and other countries is the critical shortage of supplies, and the ability to deliver them because of weak supply chains." "We are deeply concerned that the virus now appears to be gathering pace in countries that lack the capacity of many G20 countries to respond to it," he stressed, urging the G20 group "to support African countries with stimulus packages and debt relief so they can focus on fighting the pandemic."
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized that "the current pandemic has highlighted weakness in health systems and global preparedness." He welcomed the G20 counties’ commitment "not only to combat the current crisis, but to ensure this never happens again."
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the WHO, over 2,200,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 152,500 have died.


tass--2020-04-20--Death toll in Canada shooting rises to 17 - TV

OTTAWA , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The death toll in a shooting rampage in Canada ’ s Nova Scotia @ @ @ @ @ , the CBC TV channel reported , citing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Brenda Lucki @ @ @ @ @ the number includes the gunman .
CBC said earlier that the incident had killed 13 @ @ @ @ @ an investigation was underway and police did not rule out that the number of victims @ @ @ @ @ current information , a 51-year-old man named Gabriel Wortman started the rampage in the community @ @ @ @ @ to other communities .
A police officer was killed during an operation to seize the @ @ @ @ @ reported that the man had been arrested but later said that he had been killed @

OTTAWA, April 20. /TASS/. The death toll in a shooting rampage in Canada’s Nova Scotia province has risen to 17, the CBC TV channel reported, citing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Brenda Lucki. According to her, the number includes the gunman.
CBC said earlier that the incident had killed 13 people.
Lucki noted that an investigation was underway and police did not rule out that the number of victims could grow.
According to current information, a 51-year-old man named Gabriel Wortman started the rampage in the community of Portapique, later moving to other communities. A police officer was killed during an operation to seize the attacker.
The police first reported that the man had been arrested but later said that he had been killed.


tass--2020-04-21--Syrian troops shell terrorist positions in Idlib — news portal

MOSCOW , April 21 .
/TASS/ .
The Syrian army on Monday carried out an artillery missile attack on positions of terrorists from the Jabhat al-Nusrah terrorist group ( outlawed in Russia ) nearly the city of Tell Afis in the Idlib governorate , the Al Masdar news portal reported .
The news portal reported that the Syrian military command has repeatedly warned that it would not tolerate terrorist groups gathering in the area .
According to the Syrian military , attempts to create an outpost in Tell Afis and deployment of additional forces there poses a threat to pro-government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Idlib .
Besides , Damascus believes that terrorists ’ attempts to reinforce their positions in Tell Afis is in breach of the March 5 ceasefire agreement for the northern de-escalation zone .
According to Al Masdar , the Syrian artillery also shelled positions of militants from the Turkistan Islamic Party - an Islamic extremist organization founded by Uyghur jihadists in China .
Earlier , they had repeatedly shelled civilian settlements in Idlib and Hama , which are under protection of Syrian servicemen .
On Monday , Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Turkish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the country ’ s sovereignty .
Al-Assad stressed that Turkey continues its occupation of Syria ’ s northern regions , increasing the number `` of what it calls observation points which are actually military bases . ''
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan , in Turn , announced on Monday that his country would resist Syria ’ s actions , which he says were aimed at disrupting the ceasefire in Idlib .
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan approved a ceasefire in Syria ’ s Idlib province and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region during the talks in Moscow on March 5 .
All hostilities in Idlib must be stopped on the entire line of contact starting March 6 , the declaration signed on the outcomes of the meeting informs .
Starting March 15 , Russia and Turkey began joint patrolling on the M4 motorway in Syria , along which they created a security corridor .
Moscow and Ankara have confirmed their commitment to maintaining Syria ’ s sovereignty , agreeing to continue the decisive fight against terrorism .

MOSCOW, April 21. /TASS/. The Syrian army on Monday carried out an artillery missile attack on positions of terrorists from the Jabhat al-Nusrah terrorist group (outlawed in Russia) nearly the city of Tell Afis in the Idlib governorate, the Al Masdar news portal reported.
The news portal reported that the Syrian military command has repeatedly warned that it would not tolerate terrorist groups gathering in the area.
According to the Syrian military, attempts to create an outpost in Tell Afis and deployment of additional forces there poses a threat to pro-government troops stationed in the south and east of Idlib. Besides, Damascus believes that terrorists’ attempts to reinforce their positions in Tell Afis is in breach of the March 5 ceasefire agreement for the northern de-escalation zone.
According to Al Masdar, the Syrian artillery also shelled positions of militants from the Turkistan Islamic Party - an Islamic extremist organization founded by Uyghur jihadists in China. Earlier, they had repeatedly shelled civilian settlements in Idlib and Hama, which are under protection of Syrian servicemen.
On Monday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Turkish actions in northern Syria continued to encroach on the country’s sovereignty. Al-Assad stressed that Turkey continues its occupation of Syria’s northern regions, increasing the number "of what it calls observation points which are actually military bases."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Turn, announced on Monday that his country would resist Syria’s actions, which he says were aimed at disrupting the ceasefire in Idlib.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan approved a ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib province and other measures aimed to regulate the situation in the region during the talks in Moscow on March 5. All hostilities in Idlib must be stopped on the entire line of contact starting March 6, the declaration signed on the outcomes of the meeting informs. Starting March 15, Russia and Turkey began joint patrolling on the M4 motorway in Syria, along which they created a security corridor. Moscow and Ankara have confirmed their commitment to maintaining Syria’s sovereignty, agreeing to continue the decisive fight against terrorism.


tass--2020-04-21--Container ship, presumably with Russians on board, seized off Benin

MOSCOW , April 21 .
/TASS/ .
The Tommi Ritscher container ship , flying the Portuguese flag , was seized by unidentified people off the coast of Benin , the Dryad Global service , which deals with maritime navigation safety issues , reported on Monday night .
According to the organization , the ship ’ s multinational crew includes citizens of Russia , Ukraine , The Philippines and Bulgaria .
11 crew members managed to hide in a special reinforced cabin , while eight were presumably captured by the attackers .
According to Dryad Global , the Nigerian authorities have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The demands of the attackers are yet unknown .
The Russian Embassy in Benin and Togo remains in contact with the Benin Navy and the administration of the Cotonou port about the incident .
`` About 7-8 crew members are held hostage on board , and Russians may be among them .
The embassy , on its part , is verifying this information , '' the embassy said on its Facebook page .
`` The embassy follows the development of the situation and maintains a close working contact with the naval command @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cotonou city port . ''
According to diplomats , the vessel is currently blocked by patrol boats of the Benin Navy in the country ’ s territorial waters .
Presumably , the ship was seized by pirates .

MOSCOW, April 21. /TASS/. The Tommi Ritscher container ship, flying the Portuguese flag, was seized by unidentified people off the coast of Benin, the Dryad Global service, which deals with maritime navigation safety issues, reported on Monday night.
According to the organization, the ship’s multinational crew includes citizens of Russia, Ukraine, The Philippines and Bulgaria. 11 crew members managed to hide in a special reinforced cabin, while eight were presumably captured by the attackers.
According to Dryad Global, the Nigerian authorities have sent a patrol boat to the ship. The demands of the attackers are yet unknown.
The Russian Embassy in Benin and Togo remains in contact with the Benin Navy and the administration of the Cotonou port about the incident.
"About 7-8 crew members are held hostage on board, and Russians may be among them. The embassy, on its part, is verifying this information," the embassy said on its Facebook page. "The embassy follows the development of the situation and maintains a close working contact with the naval command of Benin and the administration of the Cotonou city port."
According to diplomats, the vessel is currently blocked by patrol boats of the Benin Navy in the country’s territorial waters. Presumably, the ship was seized by pirates.


tass--2020-04-21--France’s novel coronavirus death toll tops 20,000 — authorities

PARIS , April 21 .
/TASS/ .
More than 20,000 people , diagnosed with COVID-19 , have died in France @ @ @ @ @ outbreak , top health official Jerome Salomon told reporters on Monday .
`` Today , @ @ @ @ @ symbolic , but very important benchmark of 20,000 deaths , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ has 20,255 deaths from COVID-19 .
The figure includes 547 people , who died in @ @ @ @ @ hours .
He said that 12,513 people have died in hospitals , and 7,752 - @ @ @ @ @ such as retirement homes .
According to the Santй publique France , a total of @ @ @ @ @ have been confirmed in the country , including its overseas departments .
`` On the @ @ @ @ @ of patients in intensive care is on decline , but it is still high , @ @ @ @ @ March 1 , 37,457 people have been discharged from hospitals and are listed as fully @ @

PARIS, April 21. /TASS/. More than 20,000 people, diagnosed with COVID-19, have died in France since the start of the outbreak, top health official Jerome Salomon told reporters on Monday.
"Today, our country has crossed a symbolic, but very important benchmark of 20,000 deaths," he said. "By now, the country has 20,255 deaths from COVID-19.
The figure includes 547 people, who died in France in the past 24 hours.
He said that 12,513 people have died in hospitals, and 7,752 - in social care facilities, such as retirement homes.
According to the Santй publique France, a total of 114,657 cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the country, including its overseas departments.
"On the entire territory, the number of patients in intensive care is on decline, but it is still high," Salomon said.
Since March 1, 37,457 people have been discharged from hospitals and are listed as fully recovered.


tass--2020-04-21--Artificial origin of novel coronavirus cannot be ruled out — Russian expert

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The artificial origin of the novel coronavirus can not be ruled out , head of Russia ’ s Federal Medical-Biological Agency ( FMBA ) Veronika Skvortsova said on Wednesday .
`` It appears to me that this situation requires not guesses , but serious research .
None of the versions can be ruled out , '' she said in an interview with the Pozner TV show on Russia ’ s Channel One .
She went on to say that serious research on the issue is needed , because viruses that has RNA as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , mutate very easily .
`` Indeed , we can see that a fairly large number of fragments distinguishes this virus from its very close relative , SARS .
They are approximately 94 % similar , the rest is different , '' she said .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 405 fatalities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. The artificial origin of the novel coronavirus cannot be ruled out, head of Russia’s Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) Veronika Skvortsova said on Wednesday.
"It appears to me that this situation requires not guesses, but serious research. None of the versions can be ruled out," she said in an interview with the Pozner TV show on Russia’s Channel One.
She went on to say that serious research on the issue is needed, because viruses that has RNA as their genetic material (including coronaviruses), mutate very easily.
"Indeed, we can see that a fairly large number of fragments distinguishes this virus from its very close relative, SARS. They are approximately 94% similar, the rest is different," she said.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-21--Syrian air defenses repel Israeli air strike on Palmyra area — SANA

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Syrian air defenses are repelling an Israeli air strike on the Palmyra area @ @ @ @ @ Homs governorate , the SANA news agency reported on Monday .
According to the agency @ @ @ @ @ managed to shoot down several missiles of the enemy before they reached ground targets .
@ @ @ @ @ reported that Israeli planes had attempted to strike military facilities north of the Palmyra airport @ @ @ @ @ Israel Defense Forces ( IDF ) declined to comment on the information .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ media reports , '' an IDF spokesperson told TASS by phone .
On January 15 @ @ @ @ @ carried out a missile attack against Syria by attacking the T-4 military aerodrome from the @ @ @ @ @ Iraq .
The area houses a US military base .
On March 31 , Syrian @ @ @ @ @ airstrike at the Shayrat military airfield some 38 km east of Homs .
The attack @ @ @ @ @ Lebanese airspace .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. Syrian air defenses are repelling an Israeli air strike on the Palmyra area in the east of the Homs governorate, the SANA news agency reported on Monday.
According to the agency, the Syrian military "managed to shoot down several missiles of the enemy before they reached ground targets."
Al Mayadeen TV channel reported that Israeli planes had attempted to strike military facilities north of the Palmyra airport.
A spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declined to comment on the information.
"We do not comment on foreign media reports," an IDF spokesperson told TASS by phone.
On January 15, Israel's Air Force carried out a missile attack against Syria by attacking the T-4 military aerodrome from the Al-Tanf region bordering Jordan and Iraq. The area houses a US military base.
On March 31, Syrian missile defense units repelled an airstrike at the Shayrat military airfield some 38 km east of Homs. The attack was carried out from the Lebanese airspace.


tass--2020-04-21--WTI oil price falls below zero linked to peculiarities of trading — experts

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The price for West Texas Intermediate ( WTI ) oil futures with delivery in May crashed below zero on Monday , but , according to experts , this is a short-term situation , caused by peculiarities of stock exchange trading .
As of 21:50 Moscow time on Monday , WTI oil futures for May 2020 traded at below zero at London 's ICE stock exchange , reaching - $ 40.32 per barrel at their lowest .
WTI futures for June dropped to $ 20.85 per barrel ( -16.7 % ) , Brent - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % ) .
`` This is a classical 'corner ' - a stock exchange scenario when you urgently need to liquidate an adverse position , which you can not deliver , and you have to liquidate it at any price .
You should either get a contract or get a delivery , but a delivery is impossible , because the storage is already full , so you must liquidate it , '' analyst of the Russian investment group Finam Alexei Kalachev told TASS , adding that currently some market players generate enormous profit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WTI oil is extracted in Texas and is used mainly for producing gasoline .
It usually trades lower than the Brent crude , which serves as a benchmark for the entire oil market , including Russia ’ s Urals .
This is related to the fact that , unlike Brent , WTI futures are directly linked with physical deliveries .
Experts said that the sharp decline in prices is related to the fact that trading in May WTI futures will end on April 21 .
At the same time , they add that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also caused by the unfavorable situation on the market .
Analysts believe that the fall in Brent oil prices to below $ 10 per barrel , similar to the plunge of WTI futures for delivery in May , is possible , but it will not last long .
`` The situation on the physical market remains very difficult , especially as long as the OPEC+ deal has not yet entered force , therefore , a short period of Brent and Urals falling below $ 10 can not be ruled out , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told TASS .
Meanwhile , Raiffeisenbank ’ s analyst Andrei Polishchuk says that although it ’ s hard to make any predictions , Brent oil prices may repeat the WTI scenario .
`` The price might also fall to zero , is it is a short-term element of market speculation , '' he said , adding that under the current circumstances , the price leaps on the oil market are caused not only by the looming expiration , but also by the general situation on the oil market .
Finam analyst Alexei Kalachev @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Although he admits that a scenario of this kind is generally possible for Brent oil , but sees no reason for it to happen at the moment .
`` This is extremely unlikely , '' he said .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. The price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil futures with delivery in May crashed below zero on Monday, but, according to experts, this is a short-term situation, caused by peculiarities of stock exchange trading.
As of 21:50 Moscow time on Monday, WTI oil futures for May 2020 traded at below zero at London's ICE stock exchange, reaching -$40.32 per barrel at their lowest. WTI futures for June dropped to $20.85 per barrel (-16.7%), Brent - to $25.86 per barrel (-7.9%).
"This is a classical 'corner' - a stock exchange scenario when you urgently need to liquidate an adverse position, which you cannot deliver, and you have to liquidate it at any price. You should either get a contract or get a delivery, but a delivery is impossible, because the storage is already full, so you must liquidate it," analyst of the Russian investment group Finam Alexei Kalachev told TASS, adding that currently some market players generate enormous profit while others sustain even greater losses.
WTI oil is extracted in Texas and is used mainly for producing gasoline. It usually trades lower than the Brent crude, which serves as a benchmark for the entire oil market, including Russia’s Urals. This is related to the fact that, unlike Brent, WTI futures are directly linked with physical deliveries.
Experts said that the sharp decline in prices is related to the fact that trading in May WTI futures will end on April 21. At the same time, they add that Monday’s plunge to historic lows is also caused by the unfavorable situation on the market.
Brent and Urals
Analysts believe that the fall in Brent oil prices to below $10 per barrel, similar to the plunge of WTI futures for delivery in May, is possible, but it will not last long.
"The situation on the physical market remains very difficult, especially as long as the OPEC+ deal has not yet entered force, therefore, a short period of Brent and Urals falling below $10 cannot be ruled out," Senior Director at Fitch Ratings Dmitry Marinchenko told TASS.
Meanwhile, Raiffeisenbank’s analyst Andrei Polishchuk says that although it’s hard to make any predictions, Brent oil prices may repeat the WTI scenario.
"The price might also fall to zero, is it is a short-term element of market speculation," he said, adding that under the current circumstances, the price leaps on the oil market are caused not only by the looming expiration, but also by the general situation on the oil market.
Finam analyst Alexei Kalachev, however, has a different opinion. Although he admits that a scenario of this kind is generally possible for Brent oil, but sees no reason for it to happen at the moment.
"This is extremely unlikely," he said.


tass--2020-04-21--Russia suggests take or pay principle for global oil trade — Medvedev

MOSCOW , April 21 .
/TASS/ .
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev suspects a cartel agreement behind Monday ’ s plunge in global oil prices and suggests switching to the take or pay basis in the global oil trade .
`` What we see with regard to oil futures contracts is very reminiscent of a cartel agreement , '' he wrote on his Facebook page .
`` This situation should become a subject of a most careful analysis , because it undermines the recovery of the global economy .
Possibly , principles of oil trade might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regard to the experience of signing long-term energy contracts , using the take or pay principle , '' he said .
Medvedev ’ s secretariat explained to TASS that `` due to telecommunications problems , only a part of the comment was originally posted . ''
Besides , `` the text was edited when the final version was published . ''
Earlier on Monday , WTI oil futures with deliveries for May 2020 plunged by almost 100 % on London ’ s ICE stock exchange on Monday , reaching $ 0,01 per barrel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time in history , WTI oil reached the zero mark .
The expiration date for May futures is April 21 .
WTI oil is extracted in Texas and is used mainly for producing gasoline .
It usually trades lower than the Brent crude , which serves as a benchmark for the entire oil market , including Russia ’ s Urals .
This is related to the fact that , unlike Brent , WTI futures are directly linked with physical deliveries .

MOSCOW, April 21. /TASS/. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev suspects a cartel agreement behind Monday’s plunge in global oil prices and suggests switching to the take or pay basis in the global oil trade.
"What we see with regard to oil futures contracts is very reminiscent of a cartel agreement," he wrote on his Facebook page.
"This situation should become a subject of a most careful analysis, because it undermines the recovery of the global economy. Possibly, principles of oil trade might be changed. For example, with regard to the experience of signing long-term energy contracts, using the take or pay principle," he said.
Medvedev’s secretariat explained to TASS that "due to telecommunications problems, only a part of the comment was originally posted." Besides, "the text was edited when the final version was published."
Earlier on Monday, WTI oil futures with deliveries for May 2020 plunged by almost 100% on London’s
ICE stock exchange on Monday, reaching $0,01 per barrel as of 20:56 Moscow time. For the first time in history, WTI oil reached the zero mark. The expiration date for May futures is April 21.
WTI oil is extracted in Texas and is used mainly for producing gasoline. It usually trades lower than the Brent crude, which serves as a benchmark for the entire oil market, including Russia’s Urals. This is related to the fact that, unlike Brent, WTI futures are directly linked with physical deliveries.


tass--2020-04-21--29 more coronavirus-positive patients die in Moscow — crisis center

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Twenty-nine coronavirus-positive patients have died in Moscow in the past day , the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday .
The overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow stands at 233 .
`` Twenty-nine coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia has died in Moscow .
The patients were aged from 31 to 94 .
The 31-year-old patient was diagnosed with double subtotal pneumonia with hemorrhagic complication .
Most of the patients suffered from concurrent diseases , '' it said , adding that among the concurrent diseases were hypertonia , chronic pyelonephritis , Pickwickian syndrome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients suffered from diabetes .
`` The crisis center once again stresses that it is necessary to observe the self-isolation regime , especially for elderly people and those suffering from chronic diseases .
All city dwellers , regardless of their age , must stay at home .
These measures are meant to reduce the number of travels about the city , '' the center said .
The system of digital passes to travel about Moscow and the Moscow region was imposed on April 15 .
The pass is a special code consisting of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued free of charge .
Applications are received either online , or over the phone , or via an SMS .
To date , a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. Twenty-nine coronavirus-positive patients have died in Moscow in the past day, the anti-coronavirus crisis center said on Monday.
The overall number of coronavirus-related deaths in Moscow stands at 233.
"Twenty-nine coronavirus-positive patients diagnosed with pneumonia has died in Moscow. The patients were aged from 31 to 94. The 31-year-old patient was diagnosed with double subtotal pneumonia with hemorrhagic complication. Most of the patients suffered from concurrent diseases," it said, adding that among the concurrent diseases were hypertonia, chronic pyelonephritis, Pickwickian syndrome, chronic bronchitis. Four of the patients suffered from diabetes.
"The crisis center once again stresses that it is necessary to observe the self-isolation regime, especially for elderly people and those suffering from chronic diseases. All city dwellers, regardless of their age, must stay at home. These measures are meant to reduce the number of travels about the city," the center said.
The system of digital passes to travel about Moscow and the Moscow region was imposed on April 15. The pass is a special code consisting of letters and digits. Such passes are issued free of charge. Applications are received either online, or over the phone, or via an SMS.
To date, a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-21--WHO not concealing anything from US, other nations — director general

GENEVA , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The World Health Organization is not concealing anything from the United States or other nations , the international organization ’ s Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday .
Speaking at a media briefing in Geneva , the WHO chief said the organization had a longstanding relationship with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , which means that the United States receives all the information .
`` There is no secret in the WHO , because keeping things confidential or secret is dangerous , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because it ’ s about lives . ''
Ghebreyesus spoke highly of cooperation with CDC specialists , adding that `` having CDC staff means there is nothing hidden from the US , from day one . ''
`` Americans are working with us and it just comes naturally , they just tell what they are doing , '' the official continued , adding that `` the WHO is open , we don ’ t hide anything . ''
`` We want all countries to get the same message immediately , because that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepare quickly , '' he said .
`` We are open and we give information to everybody . ''
On April 14 , Trump announced that Washington had suspended funding of the World Health Organization .
He declared that the United States was suspending its WHO membership dues and accused the organization of wrong judgements and recommendations .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

GENEVA, April 20. /TASS/. The World Health Organization is not concealing anything from the United States or other nations, the international organization’s Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.
Speaking at a media briefing in Geneva, the WHO chief said the organization had a longstanding relationship with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which means that the United States receives all the information.
"There is no secret in the WHO, because keeping things confidential or secret is dangerous," he said. "There is no secret in the WHO, because it’s about lives."
Ghebreyesus spoke highly of cooperation with CDC specialists, adding that "having CDC staff means there is nothing hidden from the US, from day one."
"Americans are working with us and it just comes naturally, they just tell what they are doing," the official continued, adding that "the WHO is open, we don’t hide anything."
"We want all countries to get the same message immediately, because that helps countries to prepare well and to prepare quickly," he said. "We are open and we give information to everybody."
On April 14, Trump announced that Washington had suspended funding of the World Health Organization. He declared that the United States was suspending its WHO membership dues and accused the organization of wrong judgements and recommendations.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-04-21--US-jailed Russian pilot Yaroshenko says his cellmate died of coronavirus — attorney

NEW YORK , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Russian pilot Viktor Yaroshenko , who is serving a 20-year prison term in a US prison , says that one of his cellmates has died of a coronavirus-related disease , Yaroshenko ’ s attorney Alexei Tarasov told TASS on Monday .
According to Tarasov , Yaroshenko told him that a man who slept on a bed next to his ’ had died .
`` His bed was two meters away from mine , '' Tarasov quoted him as saying .
The attorney said Yaroshenko is kept in a general cell accommodating about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is in panic , '' Tarasov said .
The attorney said his client told him that the man had been sick for three days but had received no medical assistance .
`` He was taken to isolation when he was so sick that he could not get up from the bed and was suffocating .
In a while , they learnt that the man had died because of coronavirus , '' Tarasov said , adding that in Yaroshenko ’ s words , it happened presumably on Sunday .
Yaroshenko `` is having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has contracted the disease , the attorney said , adding that no medical assistance had been offered to the Russian national .
All he has receives was a face mask , he noted .
Yaroshenko , in his words , is sure that all the inmates of his prison are infected .
As follows from a release on the website of the US Federal Bureau of Prisons , twenty-nine inmates and 38 employees of the federal prison in Danbury , Connecticut , are infected with the novel coronavirus .
One fatality was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Bureau gave no answer to TASS ’ inquiry .
Konstantin Yaroshenko was convicted in the United States in September 2011 and sentenced to 20 years in prison .
The pilot was clandestinely transferred to the United States from Liberia , where he had been arrested in May 2010 .
Agents from the US Drug Enforcement Administration operating under cover allegedly exposed Yaroshenko ’ s criminal intention to transport a large batch of cocaine .
He pleaded not guilty , condemning his arrest as a provocation and the whole case as an utter @ @

NEW YORK, April 20. /TASS/. Russian pilot Viktor Yaroshenko, who is serving a 20-year prison term in a US prison, says that one of his cellmates has died of a coronavirus-related disease, Yaroshenko’s attorney Alexei Tarasov told TASS on Monday.
According to Tarasov, Yaroshenko told him that a man who slept on a bed next to his’ had died. "His bed was two meters away from mine," Tarasov quoted him as saying. The attorney said Yaroshenko is kept in a general cell accommodating about 100 inmates. "Yaroshenko says everyone there is in panic," Tarasov said.
The attorney said his client told him that the man had been sick for three days but had received no medical assistance. "He was taken to isolation when he was so sick that he could not get up from the bed and was suffocating. In a while, they learnt that the man had died because of coronavirus," Tarasov said, adding that in Yaroshenko’s words, it happened presumably on Sunday.
Yaroshenko "is having all the coronavirus symptoms" and thinks he has contracted the disease, the attorney said, adding that no medical assistance had been offered to the Russian national. All he has receives was a face mask, he noted. Yaroshenko, in his words, is sure that all the inmates of his prison are infected.
As follows from a release on the website of the US Federal Bureau of Prisons, twenty-nine inmates and 38 employees of the federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, are infected with the novel coronavirus. One fatality was reported, with no further details. The Bureau gave no answer to TASS’ inquiry.
Konstantin Yaroshenko was convicted in the United States in September 2011 and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The pilot was clandestinely transferred to the United States from Liberia, where he had been arrested in May 2010. Agents from the US Drug Enforcement Administration operating under cover allegedly exposed Yaroshenko’s criminal intention to transport a large batch of cocaine. He pleaded not guilty, condemning his arrest as a provocation and the whole case as an utter set-up.


tass--2020-04-21--COVID rates continue to grow in Russia but growth of serious cases has stopped — official

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
/TASS/ .
Coronavirus infection rates continue to grow in Russia but the growth of serious cases has stopped , chief of Russia ’ s Federal Medical Biological Agency Veronika Skvortsova said on Monday .
`` So far , the growth continues but with some specifics : the matter is that the growth of serious forms of the disease has stopped although general growth continues , '' she said in an interview with the Pozner program on TV Channel One .
According to Skvotrsova , it means that decetability has improved and the downwards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good prognostic sign . ''
In this context she explained the hike in the number of newly detected cases on Sunday , when more than 6,000 coronavirus cases were confirmed , by wider coverage by tests .
`` Let me explain : these 6,000 cases were detected on that day when the government instructed us to follow WHO recommendations and expand testing of coronavirus patients ’ contacts .
Not only those who contacted with patients with confirmed coronavirus , but also those who contacted with any patient with acute respiratory viral diseases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that day yielded so many new cases , '' she said .
To date , a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. /TASS/. Coronavirus infection rates continue to grow in Russia but the growth of serious cases has stopped, chief of Russia’s Federal Medical Biological Agency Veronika Skvortsova said on Monday.
"So far, the growth continues but with some specifics: the matter is that the growth of serious forms of the disease has stopped although general growth continues," she said in an interview with the Pozner program on TV Channel One.
According to Skvotrsova, it means that decetability has improved and the downwards dynamics in serious cases is "a good prognostic sign."
In this context she explained the hike in the number of newly detected cases on Sunday, when more than 6,000 coronavirus cases were confirmed, by wider coverage by tests.
"Let me explain: these 6,000 cases were detected on that day when the government instructed us to follow WHO recommendations and expand testing of coronavirus patients’ contacts. Not only those who contacted with patients with confirmed coronavirus, but also those who contacted with any patient with acute respiratory viral diseases, and so on. That is why that day yielded so many new cases," she said.
To date, a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-21--Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe up by over 72,000 in past day — WHO

GENEVA , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
More than 72,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus were registered worldwide on April 19 , or by nearly 9,000 cases less than on the previous day , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) said in its daily bulletin on Monday .
As of 11:00 Moscow time on April 20 , as many as 2,314,621 novel coronavirus cases and 157,847 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe .
The number of confirmed cases grew by 72,846 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 5,296 .
Europe accounts for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - 1,149,071 and 103,586 respectively .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 26,882 and the number of deaths - by 2,648 .
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in South and North America reached 858,631 and the number of deaths stands at 40,615 .
In the past 24 hours , the number of cases grew by 36,771 and the number of deaths - by 2,357 .
The Asia Pacific region , which includes China , South Korea and Japan , has 132,438 cases and 5,648 fatalities as of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases were reported from the United States ( 723,605 ) , Spain ( 195,944 ) , Italy ( 178,972 ) , Germany ( 141,672 ) , the United Kingdom ( 120,071 ) , France ( 111,463 ) , Turkey ( 86,306 ) , China ( 84,237 ) , Iran ( 82,211 ) , and Russia ( 42,853 ) .
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus ( previously known as 2019-nCoV ) was reported in China ’ s city of Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
Since then , cases of the new coronavirus have been reported from nearly all parts of the world .
On March 11 , 2020 , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .

GENEVA, April 20. /TASS/. More than 72,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus were registered worldwide on April 19, or by nearly 9,000 cases less than on the previous day, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin on Monday.
As of 11:00 Moscow time on April 20, as many as 2,314,621 novel coronavirus cases and 157,847 coronavirus-associated deaths were registered across the globe. The number of confirmed cases grew by 72,846 in the past 24 hours and the number of fatalities increased by 5,296.
Europe accounts for the majority of confirmed cases and fatalities - 1,149,071 and 103,586 respectively. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 26,882 and the number of deaths - by 2,648.
The number confirmed COVID-2019 cases in South and North America reached 858,631 and the number of deaths stands at 40,615. In the past 24 hours, the number of cases grew by 36,771 and the number of deaths - by 2,357.
The Asia Pacific region, which includes China, South Korea and Japan, has 132,438 cases and 5,648 fatalities as of April 20.
The biggest number of coronavirus cases were reported from the United States (723,605), Spain (195,944), Italy (178,972), Germany (141,672), the United Kingdom (120,071), France (111,463), Turkey (86,306), China (84,237), Iran (82,211), and Russia (42,853).
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in China’s city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Since then, cases of the new coronavirus have been reported from nearly all parts of the world. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-04-21--Russian, Turkish military conduct joint patrol mission in Syria’s al-Hasakah governorate

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Russian and Turkish servicemen conducted a regular joint patrol mission in Syria ’ s al-Hasakah governorate , Oleg Zhuravlev , chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria , said on Monday .
`` A regular joint Russian-Turkish patrol mission was conducted along the route Deiruna Aga-Tell Sayyid-Tell Khatun-Deiruna Aga in the al-Hasakah governorate , '' he said .
He also said that the Russian military police conducted patrol missions along other routes in the Aleppo and al-Hasakah governorates .
Russia ’ s air taskforce conducted an aerial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Zhuravlev , no shelling attacks by Turkey-controlled armed groups were reported in Syria ’ s Idlib de-escalation zone during the past day .
`` However , two shelling attacks from the positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organization ( outlawed in Russia ) were reported in the settlements of Rwaiha and Kafer Battih in the Idlib governorate .
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria .
The center ’ s officers regularly travel around the country 's liberated areas to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. Russian and Turkish servicemen conducted a regular joint patrol mission in Syria’s al-Hasakah governorate, Oleg Zhuravlev, chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, said on Monday.
"A regular joint Russian-Turkish patrol mission was conducted along the route Deiruna Aga-Tell Sayyid-Tell Khatun-Deiruna Aga in the al-Hasakah governorate," he said.
He also said that the Russian military police conducted patrol missions along other routes in the Aleppo and al-Hasakah governorates. Russia’s air taskforce conducted an aerial patrol mission from the Metras airfield.
According to Zhuravlev, no shelling attacks by Turkey-controlled armed groups were reported in Syria’s Idlib de-escalation zone during the past day. "However, two shelling attacks from the positions of the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organization (outlawed in Russia) were reported in the settlements of Rwaiha and Kafer Battih in the Idlib governorate.
The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria. The center’s officers regularly travel around the country's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation. The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes and evacuation of civilians from de-escalation zones.


tass--2020-04-21--Daily increase in COVID-19 cases in Russia may stabilize soon — WHO envoy

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) Representative in Russia Melita Vujnovic hopes that the daily increase in the novel coronavirus cases in Russia will stabilize over the next few days .
`` We hope that in the next few days , we will witness some stabilization , which means that the number of cases will increase in a stable manner .
Currently , it is unstable , '' she said in an interview with the Echo of Moscow radio station published on Monday .
`` The epidemic is still at the growth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is declining , but slowly , '' Vujnovic added .
The WHO envoy stressed that Russia has one of the lowest lethality rates from COVID-19 in the world so far , while the measures taken in the country to combat the spread of the coronavirus are in accordance with global recommendations .
The scale of population testing is also increasing , she added .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Russia Melita Vujnovic hopes that the daily increase in the novel coronavirus cases in Russia will stabilize over the next few days.
"We hope that in the next few days, we will witness some stabilization, which means that the number of cases will increase in a stable manner. Currently, it is unstable," she said in an interview with the Echo of Moscow radio station published on Monday.
"The epidemic is still at the growth phase, unfortunately. The growth rate is declining, but slowly," Vujnovic added.
The WHO envoy stressed that Russia has one of the lowest lethality rates from COVID-19 in the world so far, while the measures taken in the country to combat the spread of the coronavirus are in accordance with global recommendations. The scale of population testing is also increasing, she added.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-20--Newly built hospital in Moscow admits first patients diagnosed with COVID-19

On April 17 , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin participated in the opening ceremony of the newly constructed hospital in Voronovskoye , which was built in a month .
`` Yes , we have admitted [ the first patients with coronavirus ] .
We have admitted… about 12 patients , '' Perekhodov said .
MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Over 10 patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus infection ( COVID-19 ) have been admitted to the newly built hospital in the Voronovskoye settlement on the outskirts of Moscow , chief doctor of the Moscow City Clinical Hospital ·68 Sergei @ @ @ @ @ @ @ informed earlier that the hospital would be equipped with 800 beds with a possible extension to 900 beds and converting each of them for intensive care purposes within 24 hours .
The hospital has all necessary equipment : intensive care wards , oxygen equipment , isolated wards , surgery rooms , hostels for the personnel , and so on .
The mayor added that the hospital would employ about 1,000 medical personnel , including 250 doctors , 500 paramedics and about 250 nurses and other specialists .
The new hospital is located far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at a distance of 250 meters from private houses .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
According to the latest statistics , over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 165,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
To date , a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

On April 17, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin participated in the opening ceremony of the newly constructed hospital in Voronovskoye, which was built in a month.
"Yes, we have admitted [the first patients with coronavirus]. We have admitted… about 12 patients," Perekhodov said.
MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. Over 10 patients diagnosed with the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) have been admitted to the newly built hospital in the Voronovskoye settlement on the outskirts of Moscow, chief doctor of the Moscow City Clinical Hospital ·68 Sergei Perekhodov informed TASS on Monday.
Sobyanin informed earlier that the hospital would be equipped with 800 beds with a possible extension to 900 beds and converting each of them for intensive care purposes within 24 hours. The hospital has all necessary equipment: intensive care wards, oxygen equipment, isolated wards, surgery rooms, hostels for the personnel, and so on. The mayor added that the hospital would employ about 1,000 medical personnel, including 250 doctors, 500 paramedics and about 250 nurses and other specialists.
The new hospital is located far from the citizens’ dwelling quarters, at a distance of 250 meters from private houses.
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe, including Russia.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
To date, a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-20--Almost 80% of Russians fear coronavirus infection, poll reveals

`` The majority of Russians ( 77 % ) are afraid of becoming infected with the coronavirus .
Of this number , the share of those who say they fear it to a certain extend is 55 % , and the percentage of those who are very afraid is 22 % , '' the poll shows .
MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Almost 80 % of Russians are afraid of becoming infected with the coronavirus , and only 10 % are confident that this will not happen , according to a poll the Russian Public Opinion Research Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Russians prefer work at office to working from home , poll reveals '' Every tenth respondent said he or she was confident that nothing would happen to them and their families ( 10 % ) , '' according to the poll .
At the same time , 12 % of respondents said they did not think about this issue .
Among residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg , the share of those who fear of becoming infected is 82 % and 79 % , respectively .
Every fifth Russians surveyed estimates the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 17 % ) .
According to 28 % , the probability of becoming infected is low .
Half of the respondents found it difficult to answer this question or can not evaluate it ( 55 % ) .
Most respondents said there was sufficient information about the situation with coronavirus in the world , as well as about the ways of its transmission and methods of prevention ( 86 % ) .
At the same time , one out of ten respondents said they did not have enough information ( 11 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the form of a telephone interview on April 16 , 2020 .
The poll covered 1,600 Russians at the age of 18 and older .

"The majority of Russians (77%) are afraid of becoming infected with the coronavirus. Of this number, the share of those who say they fear it to a certain extend is 55%, and the percentage of those who are very afraid is 22%," the poll shows.
MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. Almost 80% of Russians are afraid of becoming infected with the coronavirus, and only 10% are confident that this will not happen, according to a poll the Russian Public Opinion Research Center VTsIOM published on Moonday.
One third of Russians prefer work at office to working from home, poll reveals
"Every tenth respondent said he or she was confident that nothing would happen to them and their families (10%)," according to the poll.
At the same time, 12% of respondents said they did not think about this issue.
Among residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg, the share of those who fear of becoming infected is 82% and 79%, respectively.
Every fifth Russians surveyed estimates the probability of catching the infection as high (17%). According to 28%, the probability of becoming infected is low. Half of the respondents found it difficult to answer this question or cannot evaluate it (55%).
Most respondents said there was sufficient information about the situation with coronavirus in the world, as well as about the ways of its transmission and methods of prevention (86%). At the same time, one out of ten respondents said they did not have enough information (11%).
The survey was conducted in the form of a telephone interview on April 16, 2020. The poll covered 1,600 Russians at the age of 18 and older.


tass--2020-04-20--WTI futures crushed to $0.01/bbl

WTI futures crushed to $0.01/bbl

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
WTI oil futures with delivery in May 2020 collapsed by almost 100 % @ @ @ @ @ on the London-based ICE on Monday .
WTI oil prices reached the zero level for @ @ @ @ @ history .
At the same time , WTI oil futures with the settlement in June @ @ @ @ @ 21.5 a barrel .
May futures for the WTI oil expire on April 21 .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. WTI oil futures with delivery in May 2020 collapsed by almost 100% to $0.01 a barrel on the London-based ICE on Monday.
WTI oil prices reached the zero level for the first time in their history. At the same time, WTI oil futures with the settlement in June lost 14.1% to $21.5 a barrel.
May futures for the WTI oil expire on April 21.


tass--2020-04-20--Turkey planning curfew in 31 provinces on April 23-26, Erdogan says

ANKARA , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced Monday that the government is planning to introduce curfew between April 23 and 26 due to the coronavirus pandemic effective in 31 provinces , he said following a cabinet meeting .
`` For some time , we will not still impose the curfew at the weekend .
Between 00:00 ( local time - TASS ) on April 23 and 00:00 on April 27 we are planning to introduce the curfew again in 31 provinces of the country .
The details will be communicated later by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The decision might come as Turkey celebrates the day of national sovereignty and child protection day on April 23 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported .
In addition , so far , over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

ANKARA, April 20. /TASS/. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced Monday that the government is planning to introduce curfew between April 23 and 26 due to the coronavirus pandemic effective in 31 provinces, he said following a cabinet meeting.
"For some time, we will not still impose the curfew at the weekend. Between 00:00 (local time - TASS) on April 23 and 00:00 on April 27 we are planning to introduce the curfew again in 31 provinces of the country. The details will be communicated later by the interior ministry," he stressed.
The decision might come as Turkey celebrates the day of national sovereignty and child protection day on April 23.
Coronavirus pandemic
In late December 2019, Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, in central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in every corner of the globe.
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. According to the latest statistics, over 2,414,000 people have been infected worldwide and more than 165,000 deaths have been reported. In addition, so far, over 629,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-04-20--Number of coronavirus infection cases in Denmark exceeds 7,500

STOCKHOLM , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The number of confirmed cases of infection with a new coronavirus in Denmark grew by 131 over the last 24 hours and reached 7,515 people , the government public health and research institution under the Danish Ministry f Health , reported on Monday .
The number of patients who died after becoming infected with the new coronavirus in Denmark increased by nine to 364 .
Currently , 336 infected people have been taken to hospitals and 84 of them are the intensive care units .
More than 96,244 people were tested , 4,312 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed the borders for foreigners due to the situation with the coronavirus .
The government called on residents of the country not to hold meetings of more than 10 people .
The authorities also transferred all educational institutions to distance learning .
Civil servants who did not perform critical tasks were asked to take leave with full pay from March 13 to April 13 .
On April 15 , the so-called first stage of the country 's opening started in Denmark : part of kindergartens and schools opened .
Public transport resumed operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including beauty salons and driving schools , as well as courts , resumed work .
Cafes , bars , restaurants will remain closed until May 10 .
The outbreak caused by the new coronavirus disease was first recorded in December of 2019 in Central China and later spread to 160 countries .
On March 11 , the World Health Organization recognized it as a pandemic .

STOCKHOLM, April 20. /TASS/. The number of confirmed cases of infection with a new coronavirus in Denmark grew by 131 over the last 24 hours and reached 7,515 people, the government public health and research institution under the Danish Ministry f Health, reported on Monday.
The number of patients who died after becoming infected with the new coronavirus in Denmark increased by nine to 364. Currently, 336 infected people have been taken to hospitals and 84 of them are the intensive care units. More than 96,244 people were tested, 4,312 recovered.
On March 14, Denmark closed the borders for foreigners due to the situation with the coronavirus. The government called on residents of the country not to hold meetings of more than 10 people. The authorities also transferred all educational institutions to distance learning. Civil servants who did not perform critical tasks were asked to take leave with full pay from March 13 to April 13 .
On April 15, the so-called first stage of the country's opening started in Denmark: part of kindergartens and schools opened. Public transport resumed operation. A number of small enterprises, including beauty salons and driving schools, as well as courts, resumed work. Cafes, bars, restaurants will remain closed until May 10.
The outbreak caused by the new coronavirus disease was first recorded in December of 2019 in Central China and later spread to 160 countries. On March 11, the World Health Organization recognized it as a pandemic.


tass--2020-04-20--Russia to reach coronavirus spread peak in early May or earlier, says expert

`` If everything is all right , we will reach a peak maybe in early May , or even earlier , and then will proceed to a plateau .
It means that these average figures will stay for certain time to later go down , '' he said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 television channel .
MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
The coronavirus epidemic will reach its peak in Russia in early May or earlier under an optimistic scenario , Viktor Maleyev , adviser to the director of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of the Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , He said that everything will depend on how people observe self-isolation .
If people do not do that , the peak may be shifted to a later period .
Apart from that , the situation may be impacted by those who are returning from foreign countries .
To prevent a recurrent outbreak , lockdown restrictions , in his words , should be listed gradually .
`` The lockdown regime must not be lifted overnight , '' he said .
`` By that time , there will be many symptomless people and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percentage of people have no symptoms there will be no grounds for a recurrent outbreak because people will have developed immunity , '' he explained .
To date , a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus .
Russia ’ s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

"If everything is all right, we will reach a peak maybe in early May, or even earlier, and then will proceed to a plateau. It means that these average figures will stay for certain time to later go down," he said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 television channel.
MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. The coronavirus epidemic will reach its peak in Russia in early May or earlier under an optimistic scenario, Viktor Maleyev, adviser to the director of the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of the Russian Consumer Rights Oversight Service, said on Monday,
He said that everything will depend on how people observe self-isolation. If people do not do that, the peak may be shifted to a later period. Apart from that, the situation may be impacted by those who are returning from foreign countries.
To prevent a recurrent outbreak, lockdown restrictions, in his words, should be listed gradually. "The lockdown regime must not be lifted overnight," he said. "By that time, there will be many symptomless people and if it turns out that a large percentage of people have no symptoms there will be no grounds for a recurrent outbreak because people will have developed immunity," he explained.
To date, a total of 47,121 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 3,446 patients having recovered from the virus. Russia’s latest data indicates 405 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-20--WTI futures fall below $2/bbl first time first time in history

MOSCOW , April 20 .
/TASS/ .
WTI oil futures with delivery in May 2020 plummeted by 94.4 % to @ @ @ @ @ the London-based ICE on Monday .
WTI prices dropped below the level of $ 2 @ @ @ @ @ time in their history .
At the same time , WTI oil futures with delivery @ @ @ @ @ to $ 21.75 a barrel .
Brent oil futures went down by 6.9 % to @ @ @ @ @ The dollar rose by 1.3 % to 74.98 rubles during the trading session on the @ @ @ @ @ added 1.4 % reaching 81.47 rubles .

MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. WTI oil futures with delivery in May 2020 plummeted by 94.4% to $1.02 a barrel on the London-based ICE on Monday.
WTI prices dropped below the level of $2 per barrel for the first time in their history. At the same time, WTI oil futures with delivery in June lost 13.1% to $21.75 a barrel.
Brent oil futures went down by 6.9% to $26.13 per barrel.
The dollar rose by 1.3% to 74.98 rubles during the trading session on the Moscow Exchange. The euro added 1.4% reaching 81.47 rubles.