tass--2020-04-03--Friends in times of trouble: China set to team up with Russia to defeat global pandemic

BEIJING , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The Chinese leadership is ready to join forces with Russia and other nations to emerge victorious over the coronavirus pandemic , Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying said Friday .
Russia hopes for joint work with US in fight against pandemic , thanks China for its cargo '' China and Russia are maintaining a comprehensive partnership , based always on the principles of mutual understanding and support , '' she said .
`` Given the current situation , Russia needs more active cooperation .
[ … ] We are ready to ramp up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic . ''
The diplomat thanked the Russian media for objective coverage of events in China , especially during the period of the spread of the coronavirus .
She underscored that Beijing would always remember the support provided by Russia during troubling times , when China was trudging through a dire epidemiologic situation .
`` In 1941 , during the Great Patriotic War and the defense of Moscow , the Soviet fighters had nowhere to retreat , because they had the capital behind them .
Recently , China has won its own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , referring to the Chinese fight against the coronavirus outbreak .
`` Nations of the world must join forces amid the pandemic , [ … ] to secure the final victory over the virus . ''
On Thursday , the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade ’ s press service said that Russia had received some 26 tonnes of humanitarian aid from China , including medical masks , respirators , protective suits , single-use gloves , disposable footwear covering and infrared thermometers .
These medical goods and protective gear were sent to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for further distribution .

BEIJING, April 3. /TASS/. The Chinese leadership is ready to join forces with Russia and other nations to emerge victorious over the coronavirus pandemic, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying said Friday.
Russia hopes for joint work with US in fight against pandemic, thanks China for its cargo
"China and Russia are maintaining a comprehensive partnership, based always on the principles of mutual understanding and support," she said. "Given the current situation, Russia needs more active cooperation. […] We are ready to ramp up cooperation with Russia in its fight against the pandemic."
The diplomat thanked the Russian media for objective coverage of events in China, especially during the period of the spread of the coronavirus. She underscored that Beijing would always remember the support provided by Russia during troubling times, when China was trudging through a dire epidemiologic situation.
"In 1941, during the Great Patriotic War and the defense of Moscow, the Soviet fighters had nowhere to retreat, because they had the capital behind them. Recently, China has won its own ‘Battle of Moscow," she said, referring to the Chinese fight against the coronavirus outbreak. "Nations of the world must join forces amid the pandemic, […] to secure the final victory over the virus."
On Thursday, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade’s press service said that Russia had received some 26 tonnes of humanitarian aid from China, including medical masks, respirators, protective suits, single-use gloves, disposable footwear covering and infrared thermometers. These medical goods and protective gear were sent to the Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center for further distribution.


tass--2020-04-03--Russia’s cabinet allocates $66 million for regions to support staff fighting coronavirus

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The Russian government has approved allocation of inter-budgetary funds exceeding 5 billion rubles ( $ 64.7 million ) for Russian regions to support medical professionals on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus , the cabinet ’ s press service reports .
Russia ’ s Rostec rolls out masks that protect against all kinds of microorganisms In March 2020 , the government greenlighted transfer of 10.2 billion rubles ( $ 132 million ) `` to make stimulus payments in view of special working conditions and additional workload for medical workers caring for patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk groups that can get infected . ''
In accordance with the new order of the cabinet from April 2 , Russian regions will receive 5.11 billion rubles ( $ 66 million ) from this amount .
Earlier , Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order to allocate 11.8 billion rubles from ( $ 152.8 million ) from the reserve fund to financially support these medical professionals .
In particular , the Health Ministry will receive 10.2 billion rubles ( $ 132.3 million ) to make these stimulus payments , while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s consumer watchdog to pay people extra for working overtime due to the coronavirus prevention measures .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. The Russian government has approved allocation of inter-budgetary funds exceeding 5 billion rubles ($64.7 million) for Russian regions to support medical professionals on the frontline of the fight against coronavirus, the cabinet’s press service reports.
Russia’s Rostec rolls out masks that protect against all kinds of microorganisms
In March 2020, the government greenlighted transfer of 10.2 billion rubles ($132 million) "to make stimulus payments in view of special working conditions and additional workload for medical workers caring for patients testing positive for coronavirus and people from risk groups that can get infected."
In accordance with the new order of the cabinet from April 2, Russian regions will receive 5.11 billion rubles ($66 million) from this amount.
Earlier, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order to allocate 11.8 billion rubles from ($152.8 million) from the reserve fund to financially support these medical professionals. In particular, the Health Ministry will receive 10.2 billion rubles ($132.3 million) to make these stimulus payments, while the rest will be transferred to Russia’s consumer watchdog to pay people extra for working overtime due to the coronavirus prevention measures.


tass--2020-04-03--Latvia confirms first coronavirus death

Latvia confirms first coronavirus death

`` The disease caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus has claimed the first life , an elderly female patient has died , '' the Latvian radio and television reported on its website .
RIGA , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The first death of a patient who had been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus has been recorded in Latvia , the Latvian television reported on Friday .
On March 2 , Latvia ’ s Ministry of Health reported that the first coronavirus case had been recorded .
By now , 493 cases have been confirmed in the country .
The Latvian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until April 14 , which provides for a number of stringent measures to curb the spread of the virus .
In addition , the authorities decided to suspend all international air , rail , sea and bus passenger traffic from March 17 to April 14 .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the globe , including Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
To date , more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported .
That said , over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
So far , a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 281 patients having recovered from the virus .
The country ’ s latest data indicates 34 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

"The disease caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus has claimed the first life, an elderly female patient has died," the Latvian radio and television reported on its website.
RIGA, April 3. /TASS/. The first death of a patient who had been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus has been recorded in Latvia, the Latvian television reported on Friday.
On March 2, Latvia’s Ministry of Health reported that the first coronavirus case had been recorded. By now, 493 cases have been confirmed in the country. The Latvian government has declared a state of emergency until April 14, which provides for a number of stringent measures to curb the spread of the virus. In addition, the authorities decided to suspend all international air, rail, sea and bus passenger traffic from March 17 to April 14.
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. To date, more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported. That said, over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
So far, a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 281 patients having recovered from the virus. The country’s latest data indicates 34 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-03--Aviation, S-400 air defense conduct drills on massive missile attack deflection in Crimea

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Planes and S-400 air defense systems deflect a massive missile strike of the mock enemy during the bilateral military exercise of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and Southern Military District aviation and air defense in Crimea , Fleet press service announced Friday .
`` According to the drill scenario , aviation and missile defenses , deployed in Crimea , provide the peninsula ’ s air defense , while the Southern Military District aviation , based on the mainland , conducts the offensive , '' the Fleet disclosed .
The attacking party seeks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Opuk proving ground .
At the same time , the defense planes cover the S-400 crews and deflect the enemy ’ s massive missile strike .
`` The airbase services of the opposing forces practice various methods of restoration of the operational capability of the planes and the crew using non-standard approaches , '' the press service added .
The drills are led by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov .
Actions of all forces are monitored with means of objective control .
The command will analyze the received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evaluation .
The drills involve the Black Sea Fleet naval aviation and air defense , aviation and air defense of the Southern Military District , S-400 missile air defense crews , located on the Crimean Peninsula , and more than 20 military planes .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Planes and S-400 air defense systems deflect a massive missile strike of the mock enemy during the bilateral military exercise of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and Southern Military District aviation and air defense in Crimea, Fleet press service announced Friday.
"According to the drill scenario, aviation and missile defenses, deployed in Crimea, provide the peninsula’s air defense, while the Southern Military District aviation, based on the mainland, conducts the offensive," the Fleet disclosed.
The attacking party seeks to secure the air supremacy by destroying targets at the Opuk proving ground. At the same time, the defense planes cover the S-400 crews and deflect the enemy’s massive missile strike.
"The airbase services of the opposing forces practice various methods of restoration of the operational capability of the planes and the crew using non-standard approaches," the press service added.
The drills are led by Southern Military District commander Colonel General Alexander Dvornikov. Actions of all forces are monitored with means of objective control. The command will analyze the received data in the course of the effectiveness evaluation.
The drills involve the Black Sea Fleet naval aviation and air defense, aviation and air defense of the Southern Military District, S-400 missile air defense crews, located on the Crimean Peninsula, and more than 20 military planes.


tass--2020-04-03--Russia’s Rostec rolls out masks that protect against all kinds of microorganisms

The Rostec representative explained that air disinfection systems are a priority for the plant .
The test batch of masks featuring the TIOKRAFT air purification technology was produced by the Ramensky Instrument Engineering Plant , a Rostec ’ s KRET subsidiary .
MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Rostec company has developed innovative anti-bacterial respirator masks that protect from viruses and all microorganisms , the state-owned corporation told TASS .
`` After we meet the primary demand , we plan to switch some of the plant ’ s powers to production of individual protective gear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the new protective mask is effective against all kinds of microorganisms , including tuberculosis , spores of mold and fungi , against bacteria , all volatile organic compounds and even foul smells of organic origin .
`` The respirator also protects the wearer from viruses with airborne and droplet transmission , '' the company said .
The mask uses a TIOKRAFT photo catalysis filter , which stops harmful substances and then breaks them down into water and carbon dioxide using UV light .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
To date , more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported .
That said , over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia , with 281 patients having recovered from the virus .
The country ’ s latest data indicates 34 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

The Rostec representative explained that air disinfection systems are a priority for the plant.
The test batch of masks featuring the TIOKRAFT air purification technology was produced by the Ramensky Instrument Engineering Plant, a Rostec’s KRET subsidiary.
MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Russia’s Rostec company has developed innovative anti-bacterial respirator masks that protect from viruses and all microorganisms, the state-owned corporation told TASS.
"After we meet the primary demand, we plan to switch some of the plant’s powers to production of individual protective gear," he said.
According to Rostec, the new protective mask is effective against all kinds of microorganisms, including tuberculosis, spores of mold and fungi, against bacteria, all volatile organic compounds and even foul smells of organic origin.
"The respirator also protects the wearer from viruses with airborne and droplet transmission," the company said.
The mask uses a TIOKRAFT photo catalysis filter, which stops harmful substances and then breaks them down into water and carbon dioxide using UV light.
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. To date, more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported. That said, over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
So far, a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 281 patients having recovered from the virus. The country’s latest data indicates 34 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-03--Russian Railways cancels several long-distance trains from April 7

The frequency of 37 trains will be temporarily reduced , 53 trains will be canceled .
The changes will also affect Sapsan high-speed train schedule on the Moscow - St. Petersburg route .
MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Railway company Russian Railways cancelled a number of long-distance trains , Sapsan train service between Moscow and St. Petersburg will also be reduced , the company said on Friday .
The adjustment of the train schedules is connected with passengers being unable to plan and organize their trips amid an unfavorable epidemiological situation .
Russian Railways note a significant decrease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Sapsan trains .
Changes in the schedule will be made only in cases where the train has an alternative or if the demand for tickets is less than 25 % of the total number of seats .
`` If the situation improves and the demand for passenger transportation increases , Russian Railways will immediately restore the network in full , and if necessary increase the supply for passengers , '' the company said .
In late December 2019 , Chinese officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
To date , more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported .
That said , over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
So far , a total of 4,149 coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 281 patients having recovered from the virus .
The country ’ s latest data indicates 34 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

The frequency of 37 trains will be temporarily reduced, 53 trains will be canceled. The changes will also affect Sapsan high-speed train schedule on the Moscow - St. Petersburg route.
MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Railway company Russian Railways cancelled a number of long-distance trains, Sapsan train service between Moscow and St. Petersburg will also be reduced, the company said on Friday.
The adjustment of the train schedules is connected with passengers being unable to plan and organize their trips amid an unfavorable epidemiological situation. Russian Railways note a significant decrease in the loading of long-distance trains, including Sapsan trains. Changes in the schedule will be made only in cases where the train has an alternative or if the demand for tickets is less than 25% of the total number of seats.
"If the situation improves and the demand for passenger transportation increases, Russian Railways will immediately restore the network in full, and if necessary increase the supply for passengers," the company 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. To date, more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported. That said, over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
So far, a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia, with 281 patients having recovered from the virus. The country’s latest data indicates 34 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-03--Russian Direct Investment Fund addressing delivery of supplies to fight coronavirus

MOSCOW , April 2 .
/TASS/ .
Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) is addressing the issue of delivery of equipment and supplies to fight the coronavirus to Russia from other countries , with first deliveries from China and Japan already received , the Fund said in a statement on Thursday .
`` RDIF paid half of the cost of medical supplies for clinics , hospitals and laboratories in New York .
We are working with the US companies to deliver supplies from the US to Russia in case it is necessary , and several US partners have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cost .
The fund jointly with Russian state institutions and other organizations is actively working on delivery of equipment and supplies needed to fight the coronavirus to Russia from China , the US , Japan , UAE and other countries .
RDIF has already received the first deliveries from China and Japan and directed them to Russian laboratories , clinics and hospitals , '' the statement said .
The Fund is fighting the coronavirus at the international level , using its network of partnerships in 18 countries , including the United States .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ now invests in production of testing systems , medicines and medical equipment needed to fight the coronavirus , including jointly with the US partners .
Today such dialogue is critically important for fighting the coronavirus on global level , '' according to the statement .

MOSCOW, April 2. /TASS/. Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is addressing the issue of delivery of equipment and supplies to fight the coronavirus to Russia from other countries, with first deliveries from China and Japan already received, the Fund said in a statement on Thursday.
"RDIF paid half of the cost of medical supplies for clinics, hospitals and laboratories in New York. We are working with the US companies to deliver supplies from the US to Russia in case it is necessary, and several US partners have also offered to pay for half of the cost. The fund jointly with Russian state institutions and other organizations is actively working on delivery of equipment and supplies needed to fight the coronavirus to Russia from China, the US, Japan, UAE and other countries. RDIF has already received the first deliveries from China and Japan and directed them to Russian laboratories, clinics and hospitals," the statement said.
The Fund is fighting the coronavirus at the international level, using its network of partnerships in 18 countries, including the United States. "Thanks to our international partners RDIF now invests in production of testing systems, medicines and medical equipment needed to fight the coronavirus, including jointly with the US partners. Today such dialogue is critically important for fighting the coronavirus on global level," according to the statement.


tass--2020-04-03--China's Hainan to conduct healthcare reform

HAIKOU , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
In 2020 , China 's Hainan Province will take a number of measures to reform healthcare sector , diversify and simplify the system of medical services , the Hainan Daily newspaper reported .
According to the government program , which will apply to all groups of population , the authorities intend to noticeably speed up and facilitate the procedures for making appointments and examinations with the medics in the coming months .
The authorities use insurance and specialized funds to facilitate consumer access to affordable , not overpriced drugs on the market .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment process and to medical insurance , to the system of providing residents with a wide range of pharmaceutical products .
The development of a system for the provision of family doctor services will be one of the key points on the list .
The government intends to devote particular attention to simplifying the mechanism of drug procurement and provoding mutual settlement when they are delivered to the market .
`` This year we will oversee the process of regulating activities related to the provision of services to the population by medical institutions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be drafted , steps will be taken to rationalize and reduce the cost of treatment , to improve its quality and effectiveness , '' said the head of the department of structural reforms of Hainan 's healthcare committee Wei Maogo .
According to the official , due to the program the island administration is working on , with medical tourism being also actively developed , the necessary conditions will be created for the sustainable growth of the entire industry .
According to the healthcare official , the local administration plans to provide operational @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the treatment of all complex diseases in the province .
According to plan , the authorities plan to allocate 1.54 billion yuan ( about $ 217 million ) to the re-equipment and improvement of about 1,200 hospitals in the region this year .
Particular attention is planned to be paid to the reform of the remuneration sphere of local medical personnel .

HAIKOU, April 3. /TASS/. In 2020, China's Hainan Province will take a number of measures to reform healthcare sector, diversify and simplify the system of medical services, the Hainan Daily newspaper reported.
According to the government program, which will apply to all groups of population, the authorities intend to noticeably speed up and facilitate the procedures for making appointments and examinations with the medics in the coming months. The authorities use insurance and specialized funds to facilitate consumer access to affordable, not overpriced drugs on the market. The changes will extend both to the treatment process and to medical insurance, to the system of providing residents with a wide range of pharmaceutical products.
The development of a system for the provision of family doctor services will be one of the key points on the list. The government intends to devote particular attention to simplifying the mechanism of drug procurement and provoding mutual settlement when they are delivered to the market.
"This year we will oversee the process of regulating activities related to the provision of services to the population by medical institutions. [New] control methods will be drafted, steps will be taken to rationalize and reduce the cost of treatment, to improve its quality and effectiveness," said the head of the department of structural reforms of Hainan's healthcare committee Wei Maogo.
According to the official, due to the program the island administration is working on, with medical tourism being also actively developed, the necessary conditions will be created for the sustainable growth of the entire industry. According to the healthcare official, the local administration plans to provide operational support to set up a reliable base for the treatment of all complex diseases in the province.
According to plan, the authorities plan to allocate 1.54 billion yuan (about $ 217 million) to the re-equipment and improvement of about 1,200 hospitals in the region this year. Particular attention is planned to be paid to the reform of the remuneration sphere of local medical personnel.


tass--2020-04-03--Coronavirus cases in Russia surpass 4,100

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has increased by 601 over the past 24 hours amounting to 4,149 in 78 regions of the country .
A total of 281 patients have recovered , 34 people have died , the coronavirus crisis center reported on Friday .
`` To date , 4,149 coronavirus cases have been recorded in 78 Russian regions , 46 people have been discharged from hospitals after recovery .
A total of 281 patients have been discharged [ from hospitals ] .
Four coronavirus patients have died over the past @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have died , '' the crisis center said .
New coronavirus cases have been recorded in 32 regions over the past 24 hours , including Moscow ( 448 ) , the Moscow Region ( 34 ) , the Krasnodar Region ( 17 ) , the Penza Region ( 11 ) , the Leningrad Region ( 10 ) , the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region ( 10 ) and St. Petersburg ( 9 ) .
According to the crisis center , 28 people have been discharged from hospitals in Moscow over the past 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four in Tatarstan , two in the Perm Region and two in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region .
Fatalities have been recorded in the Komi Region ( 2 ) , Moscow ( 1 ) and the Perm Region ( 1 ) .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
To date , more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported .
That said , over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Russia has increased by 601 over the past 24 hours amounting to 4,149 in 78 regions of the country. A total of 281 patients have recovered, 34 people have died, the coronavirus crisis center reported on Friday.
"To date, 4,149 coronavirus cases have been recorded in 78 Russian regions, 46 people have been discharged from hospitals after recovery. A total of 281 patients have been discharged [from hospitals]. Four coronavirus patients have died over the past 24 hours. In total, 34 people have died," the crisis center said.
New coronavirus cases have been recorded in 32 regions over the past 24 hours, including Moscow (448), the Moscow Region (34), the Krasnodar Region (17), the Penza Region (11), the Leningrad Region (10), the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region (10) and St. Petersburg (9).
According to the crisis center, 28 people have been discharged from hospitals in Moscow over the past 24 hours, five in the Sverdlovsk Region, four in Tatarstan, two in the Perm Region and two in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Region.
Fatalities have been recorded in the Komi Region (2), Moscow (1) and the Perm Region (1).
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. To date, more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported. That said, over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.
Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-03--Number of people in Moscow who recovered from coronavirus reaches 168

`` The number of people in Moscow who have recovered after the coronavirus infection treatment continues to grow .
Another 28 patients have been discharged from Moscow ’ s hospitals after recovering over the past 24 hours .
A total of 168 people in Moscow have recovered , '' she said .
MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Another 28 people have recovered from coronavirus in Moscow , the total number of patients who have recovered has reached 168 , Moscow Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova said on Friday .
On April 2 , reports said that 140 people had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,475 cases were recorded .
According to Rakova , all people who have been discharged from Moscow ’ s hospitals had tested negative for the virus twice in a row .
In late December 2019 , Chinese authorities 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
So far , a total of 3,548 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia .
The country ’ s latest data indicates 30 fatalities nationwide .
Earlier , the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

"The number of people in Moscow who have recovered after the coronavirus infection treatment continues to grow. Another 28 patients have been discharged from Moscow’s hospitals after recovering over the past 24 hours. A total of 168 people in Moscow have recovered," she said.
MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Another 28 people have recovered from coronavirus in Moscow, the total number of patients who have recovered has reached 168, Moscow Deputy Mayor Anastasia Rakova said on Friday.
On April 2, reports said that 140 people had recovered in Moscow, a total of 2,475 cases were recorded.
According to Rakova, all people who have been discharged from Moscow’s hospitals had tested negative for the virus twice in a row.
In late December 2019, Chinese authorities 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.
So far, a total of 3,548 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia. The country’s latest data indicates 30 fatalities nationwide. Earlier, the Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-03--OPEC+ talks may be held next week, source says

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
OPEC started preparations for negotiations within the OPEC+ framework , initiated by Saudi @ @ @ @ @ take place next week , a source taking part in the preparations told TASS .
@ @ @ @ @ place next week .
We have started communicating with countries on this issue , '' @ @ @ @ @ specifying the format of negotiations .
Earlier , Saudi Arabia called on to urgently convene @ @ @ @ @ to discuss decisions on the oil market .
Saudi Arabia ’ s statement followed negotiations @ @ @ @ @ , Russian President Vladimir Putin , and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia , Mohammed bin @ @ @ @ @ the largest oil powers should together find a way out of the crisis in the @ @ @ @ @ to reduce production by 10 mln barrels per day in order to offset decline in @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. OPEC started preparations for negotiations within the OPEC+ framework, initiated by Saudi Arabia. The meeting may take place next week, a source taking part in the preparations told TASS.
"The meeting may take place next week. We have started communicating with countries on this issue," the source said, without specifying the format of negotiations.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia called on to urgently convene a meeting of OPEC+ countries to discuss decisions on the oil market.
Saudi Arabia’s statement followed negotiations between US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman. Trump believes that the largest oil powers should together find a way out of the crisis in the oil market. He proposed to reduce production by 10 mln barrels per day in order to offset decline in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.


tass--2020-04-03--Highlander Partners Announces the Completion of its Sale of the Akomex Group

WARSAW , Poland , April 2 , 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlander Partners , L.P. ( `` Highlander '' ) , a leading middle market private investment firm based in Dallas , Texas , with offices in Central Europe , today completed the previously announced sale of its portfolio company Akomex Group ( `` Akomex '' or the `` Company '' ) , to Sebastian Śliwa , the co-founder of Akomex , jointly with the management and with support from AMC Capital IV S.c.Sp.
, a fund advised by Mezzanine Management .
Headquartered in Poland , Akomex is one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , specializing in high-quality solid cardboard , leaflets , labels , trays and laminated sheets for the pharmaceutical , food , electronics , technology , personal care and home appliance sectors .
Akomex , founded in 1993 , maintains two manufacturing operations in Poland and one converting operation in Denmark , producing over 1.8 billion items per year .
Highlander acquired controlling interest in Akomex in 2010 , undertaking a significant capacity expansion through new facilities and state-of-the-art production equipment in Starogard Gdanski , Poland .
In 2014 , Akomex acquired Druk Pak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to further diversify its offerings into pharmaceutical packaging .
This acquisition was followed by the acquisition of Danish packaging producer , Planopack of Herning , Denmark , in 2018 .
The combination of these three companies created one of the largest packaging companies in Central Europe , serving many of the world 's leading food and pharmaceutical producers .
`` We are very pleased to complete this transaction and happy that Sebastian is able to once again become the majority shareholder .
We have been a very patient investor , owning Akomex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heavily in the company during our ownership period , including two significant add-on acquisitions .
It is very satisfying to see such an outstanding outcome , '' stated Jeff L. Hull , President and CEO of Highlander .
`` We are very pleased with the job that Grzegorz Łajca , President and CEO of Akomex Group , and his team have done in making Akomex a leader in Central Europe , and we wish them and Sebastian the best as they continue to grow the company , '' added Artur Dzagarow , Managing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – Poland office .
Rothschild and Co. ( Rothschild Polska Sp .
z o.o .
- www.rothschildandco.com ) acted as exclusive financial advisor to Highlander , and GESSEL ( www.gessel.pl ) served as Highlander 's legal adviser .
CIC Corporate Finance ( www.cic.pl ) acted as a transaction adviser to Sebastian Śliwa and Mezzanine Management .
Baker & McKenzie ( www.bakermckenzie.com ) and Norton Rose ( www.nortonrosefulbright.com ) acted as legal advisers .
Highlander Partners , L.P. is a Dallas-based private investment firm with over $ 2 billion of assets under management .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses in targeted industries in which the principals of the firm have significant operating and investing experience , including basic manufacturing , food , chemicals , building materials , consumer products , and others .
Highlander Partners uses a `` buy and build '' investment approach , creating value by helping companies grow organically and through acquisitions .
For more information , visit www.highlander-partners.com .
Mezzanine Management is currently investing from Accession Mezzanine Capital IV , which closed in 2018 on €264 million and is the firm 's largest vehicle to-date .
Mezzanine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Accession Mezzanine Capital group of funds , whose total investments exceed €700m .
Since 2000 , Mezzanine Management has been operating in Central and Eastern Europe through its offices in Vienna , Warsaw , Bucharest , Budapest and Prague .
The funds ' investment portfolio is diverse , with more than 50 transactions across 12 countries in CEE .
The funds are backed by reputable institutional investors , including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development , the European Investment Fund and a number of banks , funds of funds , pension funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , visit www.mezzmanagement.com

WARSAW, Poland, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlander Partners, L.P. ("Highlander"), a leading middle market private investment firm based in Dallas, Texas, with offices in Central Europe, today completed the previously announced sale of its portfolio company Akomex Group ("Akomex" or the "Company"), to Sebastian Śliwa, the co-founder of Akomex, jointly with the management and with support from AMC Capital IV S.c.Sp., a fund advised by Mezzanine Management.
Headquartered in Poland, Akomex is one of the leading manufacturers of packaging in Central Europe, specializing in high-quality solid cardboard, leaflets, labels, trays and laminated sheets for the pharmaceutical, food, electronics, technology, personal care and home appliance sectors. Akomex, founded in 1993, maintains two manufacturing operations in Poland and one converting operation in Denmark, producing over 1.8 billion items per year.
Highlander acquired controlling interest in Akomex in 2010, undertaking a significant capacity expansion through new facilities and state-of-the-art production equipment in Starogard Gdanski, Poland. In 2014, Akomex acquired Druk Pak, located in Aleksandrów Kujawski, Poland, to further diversify its offerings into pharmaceutical packaging. This acquisition was followed by the acquisition of Danish packaging producer, Planopack of Herning, Denmark, in 2018. The combination of these three companies created one of the largest packaging companies in Central Europe, serving many of the world's leading food and pharmaceutical producers.
"We are very pleased to complete this transaction and happy that Sebastian is able to once again become the majority shareholder. We have been a very patient investor, owning Akomex for over nine years, and invested heavily in the company during our ownership period, including two significant add-on acquisitions. It is very satisfying to see such an outstanding outcome," stated Jeff L. Hull, President and CEO of Highlander.
"We are very pleased with the job that Grzegorz Łajca, President and CEO of Akomex Group, and his team have done in making Akomex a leader in Central Europe, and we wish them and Sebastian the best as they continue to grow the company," added Artur Dzagarow, Managing Partner of the Highlander Partners Central Europe – Poland office.
Rothschild and Co. (Rothschild Polska Sp. z o.o. - www.rothschildandco.com) acted as exclusive financial advisor to Highlander, and GESSEL (www.gessel.pl) served as Highlander's legal adviser.
CIC Corporate Finance (www.cic.pl) acted as a transaction adviser to Sebastian Śliwa and Mezzanine Management. Baker & McKenzie (www.bakermckenzie.com) and Norton Rose (www.nortonrosefulbright.com) acted as legal advisers.
Additionally EY performed due-diligence analysis.
About Highlander Partners
Highlander Partners, L.P. is a Dallas-based private investment firm with over $2 billion of assets under management. The firm focuses on making investments in businesses in targeted industries in which the principals of the firm have significant operating and investing experience, including basic manufacturing, food, chemicals, building materials, consumer products, and others. Highlander Partners uses a "buy and build" investment approach, creating value by helping companies grow organically and through acquisitions. For more information, visit www.highlander-partners.com.
About Mezzanine Management
Mezzanine Management is currently investing from Accession Mezzanine Capital IV, which closed in 2018 on €264 million and is the firm's largest vehicle to-date. Mezzanine Management is the exclusive advisor to the Accession Mezzanine Capital group of funds, whose total investments exceed €700m. Since 2000, Mezzanine Management has been operating in Central and Eastern Europe through its offices in Vienna, Warsaw, Bucharest, Budapest and Prague. The funds' investment portfolio is diverse, with more than 50 transactions across 12 countries in CEE. The funds are backed by reputable institutional investors, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Fund and a number of banks, funds of funds, pension funds and insurance companies. For more information, visit www.mezzmanagement.com
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CONTACT: Artur Dzagarow, ADzagarow@highlander-partners.com


tass--2020-04-03--Cargo flow via Vladivostok customs recovering after coronavirus-triggered decline

VLADIVOSTOK , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The flow of cargoes via the customs service of Russia ’ s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok gained 8.1 % in the first quarter of 2020 following a decline in February due to the coronavirus spread , press service of the customs said in a statement on Friday .
The Russian border in the Far East was partially shut starting January 30 in a move to prevent the novel coronavirus spread .
Passenger service between Russia and China was almost halted then .
Freight traffic was suspended , though by now it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Amur Region .
`` Trade turnover has dropped by 7-10 % each week since the middle of February 2020 , which is connected with the novel coronavirus infection spread around the globe .
Currently trade turnover remains stable and demonstrates an upward trend , '' the statement said .
Freight traffic in the region amounted to 2.4 mln tonnes in the first quarter of 2020 , an increase of 8.1 % year-on-year .
Total cost of freight shipments totaled $ 4.7 bln .
Meanwhile , almost 7,000 export customs declarations were released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seafood , wood , rubber , ferrous metals accounted for the bulk of export supplies .
The main export partners were China ( almost 50 % ) , the Republic of Korea ( 30.8 % ) , Japan ( 8.1 % ) .
The same countries were import partners .
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that occurred in late 2019 in Central China has spread to most countries across the globe and has been recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization .
According to the latest figures , around 1 mln confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world , with the death toll exceeding 50,000 people .
In Russia , a total of 3,548 coronavirus cases have been confirmed , with 235 patients having recovered from the virus .
The country ’ s latest data indicates 30 fatalities nationwide .
The Russian government has set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation .

VLADIVOSTOK, April 3. /TASS/. The flow of cargoes via the customs service of Russia’s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok gained 8.1% in the first quarter of 2020 following a decline in February due to the coronavirus spread, press service of the customs said in a statement on Friday.
The Russian border in the Far East was partially shut starting January 30 in a move to prevent the novel coronavirus spread. Passenger service between Russia and China was almost halted then. Freight traffic was suspended, though by now it has been restored as normal everywhere except for the Amur Region.
"Trade turnover has dropped by 7-10% each week since the middle of February 2020, which is connected with the novel coronavirus infection spread around the globe. Currently trade turnover remains stable and demonstrates an upward trend," the statement said.
Freight traffic in the region amounted to 2.4 mln tonnes in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 8.1% year-on-year. Total cost of freight shipments totaled $4.7 bln. Meanwhile, almost 7,000 export customs declarations were released in the reporting period. Fish, seafood, wood, rubber, ferrous metals accounted for the bulk of export supplies. The main export partners were China (almost 50%), the Republic of Korea (30.8%), Japan (8.1%). The same countries were import partners.
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that occurred in late 2019 in Central China has spread to most countries across the globe and has been recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. According to the latest figures, around 1 mln confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been registered in the world, with the death toll exceeding 50,000 people. In Russia, a total of 3,548 coronavirus cases have been confirmed, with 235 patients having recovered from the virus. The country’s latest data indicates 30 fatalities nationwide. The Russian government has set up an Internet hotline to keep the public updated on the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-03--West opposes Russia’s proposal in UN General Assembly to reject sanctions

UN , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The refusal of a number of western countries to pass the proposals on easing unilateral sanctions will make it more difficult to give a global and solidary response to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic , Russia ’ s permanent mission to the United Nations said in a statement when commenting the refusal of Ukraine , Georgia , UK , US and EU to pass a relevant resolution initiated by Moscow in the UN General Assembly .
Earlier the UN General Assembly adopted an alternative and wider draft declaration on solidarity in countering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary-General ’ s urge to lift sanctions .
However , the document proposed by Russia was not adopted .
`` Our text envisaged : recognizing the leading role of the WHO in combating the pandemic ; consent of states to cooperate , i.a .
in order to develop methods that should stop the spread and ensure treatment of the COVID-19 disease ; providing assistance to the most vulnerable states , especially developing countries ; rejection of trade wars and unilateral sanctions adopted without the mandate of the UN Security Council , in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medication ; countering financial speculations with essential supplies , '' the statement said .
`` Our document failed to be adopted by consensus .
Ukraine , Georgia , UK , US , and EU prevented it , '' the diplomatic mission noted .
Such a decision will make it more difficult to respond to the pandemic threat , according to the statement .
`` We regret that a small group of states championing sanctions-based policy appeared unready to respond to the call of the UN Secretary-General and refused to cast aside politicized approaches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will be much more difficult to give a global and solidary response to the threat of the new pandemic .
A great number of people , in the developing countries in the first place , might be affected , '' the document said .
`` We would be very interested to hear and see in writing reasoning and arguments for blocking our draft Declaration by the EU , US and UK .
We would be willing and happy to spare and exempt Ukraine and Georgia from undertaking this exercise , as their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , would not add any value to the understanding by most of the member-states , '' the mission said .
Russia ’ s declaration was co-sponsored by 28 UN member-states .
`` We will set forth coordination with our like-minded colleagues on that matter , '' the statement added .
Earlier UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all countries to ease sanctions against a number of countries , as well as stop hostilities .
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that occurred in late 2019 in Central China has spread to most countries across the globe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the World Health Organization .
According to the latest figures , around 1 mln confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been registered in the world , with the death toll exceeding 50,000 people .

UN, April 3. /TASS/. The refusal of a number of western countries to pass the proposals on easing unilateral sanctions will make it more difficult to give a global and solidary response to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, Russia’s permanent mission to the United Nations said in a statement when commenting the refusal of Ukraine, Georgia, UK, US and EU to pass a relevant resolution initiated by Moscow in the UN General Assembly.
Earlier the UN General Assembly adopted an alternative and wider draft declaration on solidarity in countering COVID-19 pandemic, which ignored the UN Secretary-General’s urge to lift sanctions. However, the document proposed by Russia was not adopted.
"Our text envisaged: recognizing the leading role of the WHO in combating the pandemic; consent of states to cooperate, i.a. in order to develop methods that should stop the spread and ensure treatment of the COVID-19 disease; providing assistance to the most vulnerable states, especially developing countries; rejection of trade wars and unilateral sanctions adopted without the mandate of the UN Security Council, in order to ensure early access to food and medication; countering financial speculations with essential supplies," the statement said.
"Our document failed to be adopted by consensus. Ukraine, Georgia, UK, US, and EU prevented it," the diplomatic mission noted.
Such a decision will make it more difficult to respond to the pandemic threat, according to the statement. "We regret that a small group of states championing sanctions-based policy appeared unready to respond to the call of the UN Secretary-General and refused to cast aside politicized approaches and interests. As a result, it will be much more difficult to give a global and solidary response to the threat of the new pandemic. A great number of people, in the developing countries in the first place, might be affected," the document said.
"We would be very interested to hear and see in writing reasoning and arguments for blocking our draft Declaration by the EU, US and UK. We would be willing and happy to spare and exempt Ukraine and Georgia from undertaking this exercise, as their arguments, as ever contemptuous and politicized, would not add any value to the understanding by most of the member-states," the mission said.
Russia’s declaration was co-sponsored by 28 UN member-states. "We will set forth coordination with our like-minded colleagues on that matter," the statement added.
Earlier UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all countries to ease sanctions against a number of countries, as well as stop hostilities.
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak that occurred in late 2019 in Central China has spread to most countries across the globe and has been recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. According to the latest figures, around 1 mln confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been registered in the world, with the death toll exceeding 50,000 people.


tass--2020-04-03--Russian military disinfects 20 retirement homes in Lombardy, says ministry

BERGAMO /Italy/ , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s military specialists jointly with Italian colleagues have carried out a disinfection effort at 20 retirement homes in northern Italy ’ s Lombardy , the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday .
`` Russian epidemiologists and specialists of radiation , chemical , and biological protection troops of the Russian Defense Ministry jointly with Italian military specialists have carried out a full sanitary disinfection effort at 20 retirement homes in Lombardy .
Over 80,000 square meters of indoor premises have been disinfected , '' the ministry said .
On April 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to start joint reception and treatment of patients infected with the coronavirus in the field ambulance in Bergamo with capacity of 142 patients .
More than 200 Italian and Russian specialists will work in the hospital .
On March 21 , Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte agreed during a phone call that Russia would send aid required by Italy to fight the coronavirus pandemic .
Russia sent 15 jets on March 22-March 25 with around 100 Russian military virologists and defense ministry specialists in epidemiology , eight nursing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disinfection .
The Russian specialists are working in Lombardy ’ s Bergamo , one of the most affected cities .

BERGAMO /Italy/, April 3. /TASS/. Russia’s military specialists jointly with Italian colleagues have carried out a disinfection effort at 20 retirement homes in northern Italy’s Lombardy, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
"Russian epidemiologists and specialists of radiation, chemical, and biological protection troops of the Russian Defense Ministry jointly with Italian military specialists have carried out a full sanitary disinfection effort at 20 retirement homes in Lombardy. Over 80,000 square meters of indoor premises have been disinfected," the ministry said.
On April 6, Russian and Italian medical teams plan to start joint reception and treatment of patients infected with the coronavirus in the field ambulance in Bergamo with capacity of 142 patients. More than 200 Italian and Russian specialists will work in the hospital.
On March 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte agreed during a phone call that Russia would send aid required by Italy to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Russia sent 15 jets on March 22-March 25 with around 100 Russian military virologists and defense ministry specialists in epidemiology, eight nursing brigades, and equipment for diagnostics and disinfection. The Russian specialists are working in Lombardy’s Bergamo, one of the most affected cities.


tass--2020-04-03--Defense applies for Yaroshenko’s release due to coronavirus pandemic, says attorney

NEW YORK , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The defense of Konstantin Yaroshenko , who is serving a sentence in the Danbury prison in Connecticut , has applied to the US ’ Federal Bureau of Prisons with a request to release the Russian pilot due to the potential threat of the novel coronavirus for his health , his attorney Alexey Tarasov told TASS .
`` We just sent an application addressed to the Bureau of Prisons and head of the prison in Danbury in Connecticut to release Konstantin Yaroshenko .
The issue is about permanently releasing him for leaving [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Rostov-on-Don where his wife and daughter live , '' he said .
The application focuses on the fact that `` Yaroshenko suffers from a number of chronic illnesses and has already served more than half of the sentence , '' Tarasov said .
Meanwhile , the novel coronavirus pandemic has `` affected the Danbury prison where prisoners and guards have been infected , '' he said referring to the official data provided by the US ’ Federal Bureau of Prisons .
The Russian pilot ’ s immune system is weakened , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the coronavirus that will lead to a deplorable result , '' Tarasov noted .
This particular motion appeals to the right of the head official of any prison `` in mercy to petition the court for reduction of the sentence of the prisoner if the latter has served half of the sentence , '' the attorney explained .
In this case , the issue may be about a federal court for the Southern District of the state of New York or theoretically about a court in the state of Connecticut .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prisons more forceful than the initially planned application to the federal court for the Southern District of New York .
`` We decided to use the mechanism that I suggest is more forceful now , as the circumstances are changing fast and we should act as quickly as possible , '' he added .
According to the Johns Hopkins University , which publishes its own statistics based on aggregate data from federal and regional authorities , more than 242,100 coronavirus patients have been identified in the United States , 5,850 people have died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Connecticut , 3,557 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported , with the death toll of 85 people .
Konstantin Yaroshenko was convicted in the United States on September 7 , 2011 and sentenced to 20 years in prison .
He pled not guilty and condemned his arrest as a provocation and the whole case as an utter set-up .
Yaroshenko was transferred to the United States from Liberia , where he was arrested on May 28 , 2010 .
Agents from the US Drug Enforcement Administration allegedly exposed Yaroshenko ’ s criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cocaine .

NEW YORK, April 3. /TASS/. The defense of Konstantin Yaroshenko, who is serving a sentence in the Danbury prison in Connecticut, has applied to the US’ Federal Bureau of Prisons with a request to release the Russian pilot due to the potential threat of the novel coronavirus for his health, his attorney Alexey Tarasov told TASS.
"We just sent an application addressed to the Bureau of Prisons and head of the prison in Danbury in Connecticut to release Konstantin Yaroshenko. The issue is about permanently releasing him for leaving [the US] for his home city of Rostov-on-Don where his wife and daughter live," he said.
The application focuses on the fact that "Yaroshenko suffers from a number of chronic illnesses and has already served more than half of the sentence," Tarasov said. Meanwhile, the novel coronavirus pandemic has "affected the Danbury prison where prisoners and guards have been infected," he said referring to the official data provided by the US’ Federal Bureau of Prisons. The Russian pilot’s immune system is weakened, which means that "if he is infected by the coronavirus that will lead to a deplorable result," Tarasov noted.
This particular motion appeals to the right of the head official of any prison "in mercy to petition the court for reduction of the sentence of the prisoner if the latter has served half of the sentence," the attorney explained. In this case, the issue may be about a federal court for the Southern District of the state of New York or theoretically about a court in the state of Connecticut. He found an application to the Bureau of Prisons more forceful than the initially planned application to the federal court for the Southern District of New York. "We decided to use the mechanism that I suggest is more forceful now, as the circumstances are changing fast and we should act as quickly as possible," he added.
According to the Johns Hopkins University, which publishes its own statistics based on aggregate data from federal and regional authorities, more than 242,100 coronavirus patients have been identified in the United States, 5,850 people have died, and 8,991 have recovered. In Connecticut, 3,557 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported, with the death toll of 85 people.
Konstantin Yaroshenko was convicted in the United States on September 7, 2011 and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He pled not guilty and condemned his arrest as a provocation and the whole case as an utter set-up. Yaroshenko was transferred to the United States from Liberia, where he was arrested on May 28, 2010. Agents from the US Drug Enforcement Administration allegedly exposed Yaroshenko’s criminal intent to transport a large batch of cocaine.


tass--2020-04-03--Compensation estimation procedure for airlines under development, says source

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Russia ’ s Federal Air Transport Agency ( Rosaviatsiya ) is developing the @ @ @ @ @ to airlines for carrying Russian citizens back home from foreign countries , a source close @ @ @ @ @ TASS .
`` ( Rosaviatsiya - TASS ) is developing the methodology on estimation of @ @ @ @ @ has requested proposals from airlines , '' he said .
Earlier the government requested allocation @ @ @ @ @ $ 19.4 mln ) from its reserve fund for recovery of expenses to airlines for @ @ @ @ @ where the coronavirus infection situation was unfolding unfavorably .
Russia banned all regular and charter @ @ @ @ @ excluding flights to return Russians back home , starting March 27 .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) is developing the procedure on estimation of compensations to airlines for carrying Russian citizens back home from foreign countries, a source close to the Transport Ministry told TASS.
"(Rosaviatsiya - TASS) is developing the methodology on estimation of compensations to airlines. Rosaviatsiya has requested proposals from airlines," he said.
Earlier the government requested allocation of 1.5 bln rubles ($19.4 mln) from its reserve fund for recovery of expenses to airlines for carrying people from the countries where the coronavirus infection situation was unfolding unfavorably. Russia banned all regular and charter flights to other counties, excluding flights to return Russians back home, starting March 27.


tass--2020-04-02--Number of global coronavirus fatalities reaches 50,000

MOSCOW , April 2./TASS/ .
At least 50,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus across the globe , according to data reported by TASS from the coronavirus-hit countries on Thursday .
In late December 2019 , Chinese authorities 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 .
The latest country joining this list is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the biggest number of fatalities caused by coronavirus or complications from it - 13,915 .
The other countries with a high death toll are Spain ( 10,003 ) , the United States ( 5,316 ) , France ( 4,503 ) , China ( 3,287 ) , Iran ( 3,160 ) , the UK ( 2,921 ) , the Netherlands ( 1,339 ) , Belgium ( 1,011 ) and Germany ( 1,001 ) .
Today , about one million people have been infected worldwide .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, April 2./TASS/. At least 50,000 people have died from the novel coronavirus across the globe, according to data reported by TASS from the coronavirus-hit countries on Thursday.
In late December 2019, Chinese authorities 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. The latest country joining this list is Africa’s Malawi.
Italy accounts for the biggest number of fatalities caused by coronavirus or complications from it - 13,915. The other countries with a high death toll are Spain (10,003), the United States (5,316), France (4,503), China (3,287), Iran (3,160), the UK (2,921), the Netherlands (1,339), Belgium (1,011) and Germany (1,001).
Today, about one million people have been infected worldwide. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.


tass--2020-04-04--First coronavirus-associated death registered in Suriname

HAVANA , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The first coronavirus-associated death has been registered in Suriname , the Dagblad Suriname @ @ @ @ @ A total of 10 coronavirus cases have been registered in Suriname so far .
In @ @ @ @ @ officials notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously @ @ @ @ @ of Wuhan , in central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ WHO — have been reported in every corner of the globe , including Russia .
@ @ @ @ @ , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
To date , more than @ @ @ @ @ worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported .

HAVANA, April 3. /TASS/. The first coronavirus-associated death has been registered in Suriname, the Dagblad Suriname newspaper reported on Friday.
A total of 10 coronavirus cases have been registered in Suriname so far.
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. To date, more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported.


tass--2020-04-04--Sixth Russian Il-76 with anti-coronavirus assistance arrives in Serbia — defense ministry

`` The sixth Il-76 military transport plane of the Russia aerospace forces has landed at Serbia ’ s Batajnica air base located 20 kilometers northwest of Belgrade , '' the ministry said .
MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The sixth Russia ’ s Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane with equipment and military specialists has arrived in Serbia to help it cope with the novel coronavirus epidemic , the Russian defense ministry said on Friday .
Russia started to deliver aid to Serbia from April 3 on the instruction from Russian President Vladimir Putin .
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 2 .
The Kremlin press office reported after the talks that Russia would provide humanitarian assistance to Serbia and send doctors and disinfection specialists to the Balkan country .
In all , it is planned to send 11 planes that will deliver 87 military medics ( eight nursing teams ) , virologists of the radiation , chemical and biological defense troops , special medical equipment , protective gear , and 16 units of military hardware .
As of 3:00pm local time ( 4:00pm Moscow time ) on April 3 , the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,476 while the virus death toll climbed to 39 people .
Serbia has fully closed its borders , declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew .
The Serbian authorities have cancelled the parliamentary elections and halted the inter-urban bus and railway service .
People aged above 65 are prohibited to leave their homes .
Earlier , Russia launched an operation to help Italy fight the coronavirus epidemic .
In a period from March 22 to March 25 , Russia sent 15 jets , transporting around 100 Russian military virologists and defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brigades , and equipment for diagnostics and disinfection .

"The sixth Il-76 military transport plane of the Russia aerospace forces has landed at Serbia’s Batajnica air base located 20 kilometers northwest of Belgrade," the ministry said.
MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. The sixth Russia’s Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane with equipment and military specialists has arrived in Serbia to help it cope with the novel coronavirus epidemic, the Russian defense ministry said on Friday.
Russia started to deliver aid to Serbia from April 3 on the instruction from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held telephone talks with President Putin on April 2. The Kremlin press office reported after the talks that Russia would provide humanitarian assistance to Serbia and send doctors and disinfection specialists to the Balkan country.
In all, it is planned to send 11 planes that will deliver 87 military medics (eight nursing teams), virologists of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops, special medical equipment, protective gear, and 16 units of military hardware.
As of 3:00pm local time (4:00pm Moscow time) on April 3, the number of coronavirus cases in Serbia grew to 1,476 while the virus death toll climbed to 39 people.
Serbia has fully closed its borders, declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew. The Serbian authorities have cancelled the parliamentary elections and halted the inter-urban bus and railway service. People aged above 65 are prohibited to leave their homes.
Earlier, Russia launched an operation to help Italy fight the coronavirus epidemic. In a period from March 22 to March 25, Russia sent 15 jets, transporting around 100 Russian military virologists and defense ministry specialists in epidemiology, eight nursing brigades, and equipment for diagnostics and disinfection.


tass--2020-04-04--Fifth Russian Il-76 with anti-coronavirus assistance arrives in Serbia — defense ministry

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The fifth Russia ’ s Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane with equipment and military specialists has arrived in Serbia to help it cope with the novel coronavirus epidemic , the Russian defense ministry said on Friday .
First Russian Il-76 plane with virologists departs for Serbia to help fight coronavirus '' The fifth Il-76 military transport plane of the Russia aerospace forces has landed at Serbia ’ s Batajnica air base located 20 kilometers northwest of Belgrade , '' the ministry said .
Russia started to deliver aid to Serbia from April 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Putin .
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held telephone talks with President Putin on April 2 .
The Kremlin press office reported after the talks that Russia would provide humanitarian assistance to Serbia and send doctors and disinfection specialists to the Balkan country .
In all , it is planned to send 11 planes that will deliver 87 military medics ( eight nursing teams ) , virologists of the radiation , chemical and biological defense troops , special medical equipment , protective gear , and 16 units of military hardware .
As of 3:00pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of coronavirus cases in Serbia grew to 1,476 while the virus death toll climbed to 39 people .
Serbia has fully closed its borders , declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew .
The Serbian authorities have cancelled the parliamentary elections and halted the inter-urban bus and railway service .
People aged above 65 are prohibited to leave their homes .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. The fifth Russia’s Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane with equipment and military specialists has arrived in Serbia to help it cope with the novel coronavirus epidemic, the Russian defense ministry said on Friday.
First Russian Il-76 plane with virologists departs for Serbia to help fight coronavirus
"The fifth Il-76 military transport plane of the Russia aerospace forces has landed at Serbia’s Batajnica air base located 20 kilometers northwest of Belgrade," the ministry said.
Russia started to deliver aid to Serbia from April 3 on the instruction from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic held telephone talks with President Putin on April 2. The Kremlin press office reported after the talks that Russia would provide humanitarian assistance to Serbia and send doctors and disinfection specialists to the Balkan country.
In all, it is planned to send 11 planes that will deliver 87 military medics (eight nursing teams), virologists of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops, special medical equipment, protective gear, and 16 units of military hardware.
As of 3:00pm local time on April 3, the number of coronavirus cases in Serbia grew to 1,476 while the virus death toll climbed to 39 people.
Serbia has fully closed its borders, declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew. The Serbian authorities have cancelled the parliamentary elections and halted the inter-urban bus and railway service. People aged above 65 are prohibited to leave their homes.


tass--2020-04-04--Four more coronavirus patients die in Moscow, one aged 34 — headquarters

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Four more coronavirus patients have died in Moscow , one of them was aged 34 , the city ’ s coronavirus response headquarters said on Friday .
`` Four patients diagnosed with double pneumonia and having positive coronavirus tests have died in Moscow .
All of them had concurrent diseases , including pyelonephritis , chronic bronchitis , high blood pressure , atherosclerosis , '' the headquarters said .
According to the headquarters , three patients were aged from 80 to 86 .
The fourth patient was 34 .
He suffered from chronic bronchitis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been connected to artificial lung ventilation for four days .
`` Along with double pneumonia , the patient had viscera plethora , pulmonary and cerebral edema , hemorrhage .
Three of the patients suffered from chronic bronchitis , '' the headquarters added .
As of April 3 , a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia .
As many as 282 patients have recovered .
According to data as of 10:30 Moscow time , thirty-four patients died .
Moscow accounts for the majority of cases ( 2,923 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotline to keep the public informed about the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Four more coronavirus patients have died in Moscow, one of them was aged 34, the city’s coronavirus response headquarters said on Friday.
"Four patients diagnosed with double pneumonia and having positive coronavirus tests have died in Moscow. All of them had concurrent diseases, including pyelonephritis, chronic bronchitis, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis," the headquarters said.
According to the headquarters, three patients were aged from 80 to 86. The fourth patient was 34. He suffered from chronic bronchitis, heart and pancreatic problems. He had been connected to artificial lung ventilation for four days. "Along with double pneumonia, the patient had viscera plethora, pulmonary and cerebral edema, hemorrhage. Three of the patients suffered from chronic bronchitis," the headquarters added.
As of April 3, a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia. As many as 282 patients have recovered. According to data as of 10:30 Moscow time, thirty-four patients died. Moscow accounts for the majority of cases (2,923). The Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public informed about the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-04--France’s coronavirus death toll rises by 600 in past day — authorities

`` Since March 1 , as many as 5,091 people have died from coronavirus in hospitals .
Of those , 588 passed away in the past 24 hours , '' he said .
PARIS , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Nearly 600 patients have died from complications caused by the coronavirus in French hospitals in the past 24 hours , bringing the death toll to more than 5,000 , France 's Director General of Health Jerome Salomon said at a news conference on Friday .
Salomon added that `` to date , 27,432 people have been treated in hospitals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are in intensive care units . ''
The official informed that `` the French health ministry was closely following the situation at care homes . ''
`` More than 3,000 institutions have already reported coronavirus cases , '' Salomon 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia .
On March 11 , 2020 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
To date , more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported .
That said , over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

"Since March 1, as many as 5,091 people have died from coronavirus in hospitals. Of those, 588 passed away in the past 24 hours," he said.
PARIS, April 3. /TASS/. Nearly 600 patients have died from complications caused by the coronavirus in French hospitals in the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to more than 5,000, France's Director General of Health Jerome Salomon said at a news conference on Friday.
Salomon added that "to date, 27,432 people have been treated in hospitals. Of those, more than 6,000 patients are in intensive care units."
The official informed that "the French health ministry was closely following the situation at care homes." "More than 3,000 institutions have already reported coronavirus cases," Salomon 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. To date, more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported. That said, over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-04-04--Only 2% of coronavirus patients need hospitalization — deputy mayor of Moscow

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Only two percent of coronavirus patients who are undergoing treatment at home need hospitalization , deputy mayor of Moscow Anastasia Rakova said on Friday .
`` As of today , only two percent of 836 people were taken to hospital .
As a matter of fact , we don ’ t see any worsening when a patient stays at home , '' she said in an interview with the Rossiya-1 television channel .
She noted that many patients have mild forms of the disease , with no symptoms .
In this case , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no point in staying at hospital '' and `` occupying a bed someone else might need . ''
A total self-isolation regime for all city residents of all ages has been in place in the capital city since March 29 .
Shops , except food stores and those selling articles of daily necessity and pet supplies , theaters , restaurants , cafes , bars , fitness centers , beauty parlors , recreation centers has been saying closed .
People are prohibited to visit parks .
Violators of the self-isolation regime face a fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US dollars ) .
However , fines will not be charged until the rules of movements about the city are adopted .
As of April 3 , a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia .
As many as 282 patients have recovered .
According to data as of 10:30am Moscow time , thirty-four patients died .
Moscow accounts for the majority of cases ( 2,923 ) .
The Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public informed about the coronavirus situation .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Only two percent of coronavirus patients who are undergoing treatment at home need hospitalization, deputy mayor of Moscow Anastasia Rakova said on Friday.
"As of today, only two percent of 836 people were taken to hospital. As a matter of fact, we don’t see any worsening when a patient stays at home," she said in an interview with the Rossiya-1 television channel.
She noted that many patients have mild forms of the disease, with no symptoms. In this case, in her words, "there is no point in staying at hospital" and "occupying a bed someone else might need."
A total self-isolation regime for all city residents of all ages has been in place in the capital city since March 29. Shops, except food stores and those selling articles of daily necessity and pet supplies, theaters, restaurants, cafes, bars, fitness centers, beauty parlors, recreation centers has been saying closed. People are prohibited to visit parks. Violators of the self-isolation regime face a fine of up to 5,000 rubles (65 US dollars). However, fines will not be charged until the rules of movements about the city are adopted.
As of April 3, a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia. As many as 282 patients have recovered. According to data as of 10:30am Moscow time, thirty-four patients died. Moscow accounts for the majority of cases (2,923). The Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public informed about the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-03--WHO reports jump by 76,000 coronavirus cases in past day

According to the WHO statistics , the total of 972,640 coronavirus cases and 50,325 deaths have been confirmed globally as of 10am Geneva time on April 3 .
The number of cases has surged by 76,190 in last day , while the death toll has risen by 4,826 .
GENEVA , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The number of new coronavirus cases has surged by more than 76,000 worldwide and about 5,000 deaths have been registered , according to a daily bulletin released by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on Friday .
Most coronavirus cases and deaths were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respectively .
Over the past day , the number of coronavirus cases there has risen by 39,139 , while the death toll increased by 3,502 .
The region of North and South Americas comes in second with a total of 247,473 cases and 5,600 deaths .
The Western Pacific Region , which covers China , South Korea and Japan , is in the third place with 108,930 cases and 3,760 deaths , as of April 3 .
According to the table published by WHO , the United States sits at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Italy ( 115,242 ) , Spain ( 110,238 ) , China ( 82,802 ) and Germany ( 79,696 ) .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported .
That said , over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe .

According to the WHO statistics, the total of 972,640 coronavirus cases and 50,325 deaths have been confirmed globally as of 10am Geneva time on April 3. The number of cases has surged by 76,190 in last day, while the death toll has risen by 4,826.
GENEVA, April 3. /TASS/. The number of new coronavirus cases has surged by more than 76,000 worldwide and about 5,000 deaths have been registered, according to a daily bulletin released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday.
Most coronavirus cases and deaths were reported in Europe — 542,145 and 37,106 respectively. Over the past day, the number of coronavirus cases there has risen by 39,139, while the death toll increased by 3,502.
The region of North and South Americas comes in second with a total of 247,473 cases and 5,600 deaths. The Western Pacific Region, which covers China, South Korea and Japan, is in the third place with 108,930 cases and 3,760 deaths, as of April 3.
According to the table published by WHO, the United States sits at the top of the rating with 213,600 cases, followed by Italy (115,242), Spain (110,238), China (82,802) and Germany (79,696).
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. To date, more than 1,000,000 people have been infected worldwide and over 53,000 deaths have been reported. That said, over 213,000 individuals have recovered from the illness across the globe.


tass--2020-04-03--Russian automakers mixed on production during coronavirus isolation period

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
The Kaliningrad-based Avtotor will extend suspension of production in view of the announced continuation of days off until the end of April , a company ’ s spokesperson told TASS on Friday .
`` The nonworking period at Avtotor enterprises is extended in line with the decree of the Russian President on measures to ensure sanitary-epidemiological welfare of the population on the territory of Russia due to the new coronavirus infection ( COVID-19 ) spread , '' the spokesperson noted .
Further decisions can be taken in case of change of the epidemiological @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Toyota ’ s plant in St. Petersburg will extend production suspension until April 30 , the company ’ s press service told TASS .
`` OOO Toyota Motor made a decision to extend suspension of all Toyota ’ s business process in Russia , including production facility , central and regional warehouses and all the offices ( except critical functions for sustainable operations of the company ) within the period from April 4 , 2020 to April 30 , 2020 inclusive , '' the press service said .
The St. Petersburg-based Nissan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until the month-end , an official spokesperson of the company informed TASS .
`` The Moscow representative office of Nissan will also halt its operations during that time , '' he added .
At the same time , the Sollers Group ( UAZ , ZMZ , Ford Sollers and Mazda Sollers ) intends to resume production of cars next week and sent requests to regional authorities , an official spokesperson of the Group told TASS .
`` Sollers Group enterprises expect to resume production during the next week , '' he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ an authorization from the government of the Primorsky Region and the car assembling in Vladivostok will restart on April 6 , the company said .
The Russian truck maker Kamaz will restart production of trucks from April 6 , the company said in a statement .
Such a decision was made after consultation with the regional government and federal authorities , the automaker added .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. The Kaliningrad-based Avtotor will extend suspension of production in view of the announced continuation of days off until the end of April, a company’s spokesperson told TASS on Friday.
"The nonworking period at Avtotor enterprises is extended in line with the decree of the Russian President on measures to ensure sanitary-epidemiological welfare of the population on the territory of Russia due to the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) spread," the spokesperson noted. Further decisions can be taken in case of change of the epidemiological situation within this period, he added.
Toyota’s plant in St. Petersburg will extend production suspension until April 30, the company’s press service told TASS. "OOO Toyota Motor made a decision to extend suspension of all Toyota’s business process in Russia, including production facility, central and regional warehouses and all the offices (except critical functions for sustainable operations of the company) within the period from April 4, 2020 to April 30, 2020 inclusive," the press service said.
The St. Petersburg-based Nissan plant will extend the suspension of operations until the month-end, an official spokesperson of the company informed TASS. "The Moscow representative office of Nissan will also halt its operations during that time," he added.
At the same time, the Sollers Group (UAZ, ZMZ, Ford Sollers and Mazda Sollers) intends to resume production of cars next week and sent requests to regional authorities, an official spokesperson of the Group told TASS. "Sollers Group enterprises expect to resume production during the next week," he said. The Mazda Sollers plant has already received an authorization from the government of the Primorsky Region and the car assembling in Vladivostok will restart on April 6, the company said.
The Russian truck maker Kamaz will restart production of trucks from April 6, the company said in a statement. Such a decision was made after consultation with the regional government and federal authorities, the automaker added.


tass--2020-04-03--International flights evacuating Russians from abroad to be suspended from April 4

`` In order to ensure maximum protection of people ’ s health and prevent a new wave of imported coronavirus cases in Russia , international flights evacuating Russian nationals will be temporarily suspended from 00:00 Moscow time on April 4 , 2020 , '' it said .
MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
International flights evacuating Russian national from foreign countries will be stopped from 00:00 Moscow time on April 4 , the coronavirus response headquarters said on Friday .
The Russian government will also elaborate a schedule for evacuating those Russian nationals who are stuck in foreign countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationals who have provided necessary data will be offered social assistance during their stay in foreign countries , '' the headquarters said .
Apart from that , their visas will be extended .
`` If need be , documents under which our nationals are staying abroad will be extended , '' it said .
It also said that the Russian government had allocated 500 million rubles ( 6.52 million US dollars ) to the Russian foreign ministry to provide accommodation to Russian nationals stuck in foreign countries .
As of April 3 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been confirmed in Russia .
As many as 282 patients have recovered .
According to data as of 10:30 Moscow time , thirty-four patients died .
Moscow accounts for the majority of cases ( 2,923 ) .
The Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public informed about the coronavirus situation .

"In order to ensure maximum protection of people’s health and prevent a new wave of imported coronavirus cases in Russia, international flights evacuating Russian nationals will be temporarily suspended from 00:00 Moscow time on April 4, 2020," it said.
MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. International flights evacuating Russian national from foreign countries will be stopped from 00:00 Moscow time on April 4, the coronavirus response headquarters said on Friday.
The Russian government will also elaborate a schedule for evacuating those Russian nationals who are stuck in foreign countries amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Russian nationals who have provided necessary data will be offered social assistance during their stay in foreign countries," the headquarters said.
Apart from that, their visas will be extended. "If need be, documents under which our nationals are staying abroad will be extended," it said.
It also said that the Russian government had allocated 500 million rubles (6.52 million US dollars) to the Russian foreign ministry to provide accommodation to Russian nationals stuck in foreign countries.
As of April 3, a total of 4,149 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Russia. As many as 282 patients have recovered. According to data as of 10:30 Moscow time, thirty-four patients died. Moscow accounts for the majority of cases (2,923). The Russian government set up an Internet hotline to keep the public informed about the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-04-03--Russian military help stabilize coronavirus situation in Lombardy

MOSCOW , April 3 .
/TASS/ .
Russian specialists have helped stabilize the coronavirus situation at Lombardy ’ s care @ @ @ @ @ Luiggi Zanotti , director of one of such homes , said in a video address @ @ @ @ @ ministry on Friday .
`` The situation now is stabilizing but since mid-March we have @ @ @ @ @ to stabilize the situation but had been failing to do that until the Russians arrived @ @ @ @ @ Russian military epidemiologists and specialists of the radiation , chemical and biological defense troops jointly @ @ @ @ @ sanitized and disinfected 20 care home for the elder in Lombardy ’ s cities .
@ @ @ @ @ of indoor premises have been disinfected .

MOSCOW, April 3. /TASS/. Russian specialists have helped stabilize the coronavirus situation at Lombardy’s care home for the elderly, Luiggi Zanotti, director of one of such homes, said in a video address released by the Russian defense ministry on Friday.
"The situation now is stabilizing but since mid-March we have 40 deaths. We tried to stabilize the situation but had been failing to do that until the Russians arrived," he said.
Russian military epidemiologists and specialists of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops jointly with Italian military specialists have sanitized and disinfected 20 care home for the elder in Lombardy’s cities. More than 80,000 square meters of indoor premises have been disinfected.