tass--2020-03-25--US and Japan agree to cooperate on holding Olympics in Tokyo - Kyodo

TOKYO , March 25 .
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Japan ’ s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump discussed by phone Japan ’ s decision to postpone the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic , Kyodo news agency reported .
The phone conversation took place on Wednesday .
The leaders of the two states marked the importance of holding the Olympic Games to prove that mankind was able to defeat the coronavirus .
They also agreed to continue comprehensive cooperation on this issue , in particular on promoting joint research and development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The US President praised the decision to postpone the Games , calling it `` wise . ''
On Tuesday , Abe proposed postponing the Tokyo Olympics for one year due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Competitions will be held no later than the summer of 2021 .
The games were supposed to be held from July 24 to August 9 , 2020 .
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus was recorded at the end of 2019 in Central China and since them it has spread to more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was recognized the outbreak as a pandemic .
According to the latest data , over 403,000 people have been infected in the world and more than 18,000 people died from the disease .

TOKYO, March 25. /TASS/. Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump discussed by phone Japan’s decision to postpone the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Kyodo news agency reported.
The phone conversation took place on Wednesday.
The leaders of the two states marked the importance of holding the Olympic Games to prove that mankind was able to defeat the coronavirus. They also agreed to continue comprehensive cooperation on this issue, in particular on promoting joint research and development to find a cure for the coronavirus.
The US President praised the decision to postpone the Games, calling it "wise."
On Tuesday, Abe proposed postponing the Tokyo Olympics for one year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Competitions will be held no later than the summer of 2021. The games were supposed to be held from July 24 to August 9, 2020.
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus was recorded at the end of 2019 in Central China and since them it has spread to more than 150 countries. The World Health Organization was recognized the outbreak as a pandemic. According to the latest data, over 403,000 people have been infected in the world and more than 18,000 people died from the disease.


tass--2020-03-25--Federal Reserve to delay implementation of changes to intraday credit rules until October

WASHINGTON , March 25 .
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The United States Federal Reserve System , which acts as the country ’ s central bank , postponed the implementation of amendments to its payment system risk policy regarding the provision of intraday credit to US branches and agencies of foreign banking organizations due to the situation with the coronavirus .
This is according to a statement on the regulator ’ s website .
`` The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced a six-month delay in the planned implementation of policy changes to procedures governing the provision of intraday credit to U.S. branches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FBOs ) , '' according to the statement .
The regulator ’ s press service recalled that on April 1 , 2019 , the board had approved the amendments regarding the maximum levels of intraday loans for these organizations .
`` The changes were initially scheduled to become effective on April 1 , 2020 .
In light of the challenges posed by the coronavirus , the Board is delaying implementation until October 1 , 2020 .
This additional time will allow FBOs and the Federal Reserve Banks to focus on heightened priorities rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credit , '' the regulator said .

WASHINGTON, March 25. /TASS/. The United States Federal Reserve System, which acts as the country’s central bank, postponed the implementation of amendments to its payment system risk policy regarding the provision of intraday credit to US branches and agencies of foreign banking organizations due to the situation with the coronavirus. This is according to a statement on the regulator’s website.
"The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced a six-month delay in the planned implementation of policy changes to procedures governing the provision of intraday credit to U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banking organizations (FBOs)," according to the statement.
The regulator’s press service recalled that on April 1, 2019, the board had approved the amendments regarding the maximum levels of intraday loans for these organizations.
"The changes were initially scheduled to become effective on April 1, 2020. In light of the challenges posed by the coronavirus, the Board is delaying implementation until October 1, 2020. This additional time will allow FBOs and the Federal Reserve Banks to focus on heightened priorities rather than establishing new arrangements for accessing intraday credit," the regulator said.


tass--2020-03-25--Moscow Health Department approves algorithm for home treatment of COVID-19

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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The Moscow Health Department approved an algorithm for home treatment of patients who were tested positive for coronavirus but have a light form of the disease .
The department published the order to that effect on its website on Tuesday .
`` The Health Department approved the rules for medical organizations for the provision of medical care to patients with a new coronavirus infection ( COVID-19 ) .
The new rules are valid from March 23 to 30 and provide both an algorithm for treating patients with coronavirus infection and examination of patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
According to the document , a patient remains at home if his body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius , if he has easy breathing , his respiratory rate is less than 30 , and the oxygen saturation rate exceeds 93 % .
In the case of treatment at home , a person is prescribed special drugs , pathogenetic treatment and symptomatic therapy .
A patient should be taken to hospital if at least one of the abovementioned indicators does not meet the requirement .
People older than 65 years , those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as those who live with family members belonging to the high-risk category will also be admitted to the hospital .
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus was recorded at the end of 2019 in Central China and since them it has spread to more than 150 countries .
The World Health Organization was recognized the outbreak as a pandemic .
According to the latest data , over 403,000 people have been infected in the world and more than 18,000 people died from the disease .
In Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
By now , 22 people recovered and were discharged from hospitals .
In order to keep the citizens updated on the coronavirus situation in Russia .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. The Moscow Health Department approved an algorithm for home treatment of patients who were tested positive for coronavirus but have a light form of the disease. The department published the order to that effect on its website on Tuesday.
"The Health Department approved the rules for medical organizations for the provision of medical care to patients with a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19). The new rules are valid from March 23 to 30 and provide both an algorithm for treating patients with coronavirus infection and examination of patients at home," the publication says.
According to the document, a patient remains at home if his body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, if he has easy breathing, his respiratory rate is less than 30, and the oxygen saturation rate exceeds 93%. In the case of treatment at home, a person is prescribed special drugs, pathogenetic treatment and symptomatic therapy.
A patient should be taken to hospital if at least one of the abovementioned indicators does not meet the requirement.
People older than 65 years, those with chronic diseases, pregnant women, as well as those who live with family members belonging to the high-risk category will also be admitted to the hospital.
The outbreak of a disease caused by the novel coronavirus was recorded at the end of 2019 in Central China and since them it has spread to more than 150 countries. The World Health Organization was recognized the outbreak as a pandemic. According to the latest data, over 403,000 people have been infected in the world and more than 18,000 people died from the disease. In Russia, 495 cases of infection were registered. By now, 22 people recovered and were discharged from hospitals. In order to keep the citizens updated on the coronavirus situation in Russia.


tass--2020-03-25--Brent oil price rises by 3.5% on ICE Exchange in London

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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The cost of futures for Brent crude oil with settlement in May 2020 @ @ @ @ @ $ 28.1 per barrel in the course of trading on the ICE Exchange in London @ @ @ @ @ of the trading site as of 04:28 Moscow time .
At the moment the price @ @ @ @ @ 28.29 per barrel , which is 4.2 % higher than the closing level of previous @ @ @ @ @ 04:35 Moscow time , Brent crude was trading at $ 28.04 per barrel ( +3.3 @ @ @ @ @ crude was trading at $ 24.89 per barrel ( + 3.7 % ) .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. The cost of futures for Brent crude oil with settlement in May 2020 increased by 3.5% to $28.1 per barrel in the course of trading on the ICE Exchange in London, accoridn to the data of the trading site as of 04:28 Moscow time.
At the moment the price of this blend reached $28.29 per barrel, which is 4.2% higher than the closing level of previous trading session.
As of 04:35 Moscow time, Brent crude was trading at $28.04 per barrel (+3.3%), and WTI crude was trading at $ 24.89 per barrel (+ 3.7%).


tass--2020-03-25--Russia sends 15th plane to Italy as part of assistance in fighting coronavirus

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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The 15th Il-76 transport plane of Russia ’ s air forces flew from the Chkalovsky airfield near Moscow to Italy with military personnel and equipment on board to help the country combat the novel coronavirus , an official with the Defense Ministry told reporters on Wednesday .
According to the ministry , preparations are underway to move military equipment to the northern city of Bergamo ( Lombardy region ) , where Russian military virologists and epidemiologists will start their mission in Italy .
Bergamo became one of the epicenters of an outbreak of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One of the highest numbers of infections and deaths from the disease in Italy was registered in that city .
`` The 15th Il-76 aircraft of the Russian military aviation flew from the Chkalovsky airfield ( Moscow region ) to deliver special equipment and means to combat the coronavirus to the Italian air force base Pratica di Mare ( 30 kilometers southwest of Rome ) .
< ... > Currently , the Russian military together with Italian colleagues are getting ready to move special military equipment and equipment to the designated area ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the routes of movement , '' the official with the Defense Ministry said .
The ministry added that the Russian Air Forces continue the operation to transfer Russian military specialists , special equipment and machinery to the Italian air force base .
Last Saturday , Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte , who had a telephone conversation , agreed that Russia would help Italy cope with the novel coronavirus infection epidemic .
From March 22 evening to March 23 night , eight mobile brigades of medics and about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for disinfecting transport vehicles and territories , as well as medical equipment were delivered to Italy by fourteen Russian Il-76 military transport planes .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. The 15th Il-76 transport plane of Russia’s air forces flew from the Chkalovsky airfield near Moscow to Italy with military personnel and equipment on board to help the country combat the novel coronavirus, an official with the Defense Ministry told reporters on Wednesday.
According to the ministry, preparations are underway to move military equipment to the northern city of Bergamo (Lombardy region), where Russian military virologists and epidemiologists will start their mission in Italy. Bergamo became one of the epicenters of an outbreak of the disease caused by the coronavirus. One of the highest numbers of infections and deaths from the disease in Italy was registered in that city.
"The 15th Il-76 aircraft of the Russian military aviation flew from the Chkalovsky airfield (Moscow region) to deliver special equipment and means to combat the coronavirus to the Italian air force base Pratica di Mare (30 kilometers southwest of Rome). <...> Currently, the Russian military together with Italian colleagues are getting ready to move special military equipment and equipment to the designated area (Bergamo -. TASS) and agreeing on the routes of movement," the official with the Defense Ministry said.
The ministry added that the Russian Air Forces continue the operation to transfer Russian military specialists, special equipment and machinery to the Italian air force base.
Last Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, who had a telephone conversation, agreed that Russia would help Italy cope with the novel coronavirus infection epidemic.
From March 22 evening to March 23 night, eight mobile brigades of medics and about 100 military virologists and epidemiologists, equipment for disinfecting transport vehicles and territories, as well as medical equipment were delivered to Italy by fourteen Russian Il-76 military transport planes.


tass--2020-03-25--Stabilization of Russian economy will require 1 trillion rubles a month - expert

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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Stabilization of the economic situation in Russia due to the spread of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ the peak of the crisis should be about 1 trillion rubles ( $ 12.7 bln @ @ @ @ @ of the Business Russia association and head of R-Pharm Alexey Repik told TASS .
`` @ @ @ @ @ implies that we should maintain GDP and spend several trillion rubles to stabilize the [ @ @ @ @ @ now , we can talk of about one trillion rubles a month , '' he @ @ @ @ @ TASS .
Repik noted that Russia is one of the countries with the lowest debt @ @ @ @ @ so it will be easier for it to get out of the economic crisis .
@ @ @ @ @ in the global economy may last from three months to a year .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Stabilization of the economic situation in Russia due to the spread of coronavirus and low oil prices at the peak of the crisis should be about 1 trillion rubles ($12.7 bln) a month, Chairman of the Business Russia association and head of R-Pharm Alexey Repik told TASS.
"The way I see it implies that we should maintain GDP and spend several trillion rubles to stabilize the [economic] situation. For now, we can talk of about one trillion rubles a month," he said in an interview with TASS.
Repik noted that Russia is one of the countries with the lowest debt burden in the world, so it will be easier for it to get out of the economic crisis. According to him, instability in the global economy may last from three months to a year.


tass--2020-03-25--All "rigged" planes in Russia land safely at their destinations - source

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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Three passenger planes operating at domestic flights that earlier received anonymous threats about explosives rigged onboard , landed safely at their destinations , a source in emergency services told TASS .
That means that all the aircraft that were `` rigged '' with explosives on Tuesday landed safely in compliance with their time tables , the source concluded .
`` Aircraft flying from Moscow to Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk , as well as from Novosibirsk to Moscow , made regular landings at destination airports after they had received messages about an explosion threat .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' the source said .
On Tuesday , it became known about threats of explosion at 13 flights .
These flights are : Moscow-Vladivostok , Moscow-Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk , Novosibirsk-Moscow , Moscow-Kazan , Omsk-Moscow , Moscow-Ufa , Kazan-Moscow , Moscow-Volgograd , Moscow-Tyumen , Moscow-Yekaterinburg , Yekaterinburg-Moscow and two flights Saint Petersburg-Moscow .
Earlier , ten of them made landings without changing their routes .
After landing the planes were inspected and all the threats resulted to be false .
The same number of `` rigged '' boards per day ( 13 ) was inspected on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement source , anonymous messages keep coming in , reporting bombs on planes , in court buildings , shopping malls and airports , and demanding payment in Bitcoin .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Three passenger planes operating at domestic flights that earlier received anonymous threats about explosives rigged onboard, landed safely at their destinations, a source in emergency services told TASS. That means that all the aircraft that were "rigged" with explosives on Tuesday landed safely in compliance with their time tables, the source concluded.
"Aircraft flying from Moscow to Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, as well as from Novosibirsk to Moscow, made regular landings at destination airports after they had received messages about an explosion threat. They did not change their routes," the source said.
On Tuesday, it became known about threats of explosion at 13 flights. These flights are: Moscow-Vladivostok, Moscow-Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Novosibirsk-Moscow, Moscow-Kazan, Omsk-Moscow, Moscow-Ufa, Kazan-Moscow, Moscow-Volgograd, Moscow-Tyumen, Moscow-Yekaterinburg, Yekaterinburg-Moscow and two flights Saint Petersburg-Moscow. Earlier, ten of them made landings without changing their routes. After landing the planes were inspected and all the threats resulted to be false.
The same number of "rigged" boards per day (13) was inspected on March 21. According to a law enforcement source, anonymous messages keep coming in, reporting bombs on planes, in court buildings, shopping malls and airports, and demanding payment in Bitcoin.


tass--2020-03-25--First case of coronavirus infection registered in Libya

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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The first case of new coronavirus infection has been registered in Libya , @ @ @ @ @ No details about the first patient has been provided so far .
`` Doctors said @ @ @ @ @ hospital in Tripoli , '' the agency reported citing the National Center for Disease Control @ @ @ @ @ outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus ( previously known as 2019-nCoV ) was reported in @ @ @ @ @ 2019 .
Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from more than 150 @ @ @ @ @ which by now has 495 cases , with 22 patients having recovered .
According to @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 400,000 , with about 18,000 deaths .
@ @ @ @ @ WHO ) has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. The first case of new coronavirus infection has been registered in Libya, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
No details about the first patient has been provided so far.
"Doctors said the patient was in a hospital in Tripoli," the agency reported citing the National Center for Disease Control in Tripoli.
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in Central China in late December 2019. Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from more than 150 countries, including Russia, which by now has 495 cases, with 22 patients having recovered. According to the latest update, the novel coronavirus cases across the globe have exceeded 400,000, with about 18,000 deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic.


tass--2020-03-25--Number of worldwide coronavirus infections doubles in six days, exceeding 400,000

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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Total number of novel coronavirus infections in the world doubled in six days and exceeded 400,000 .
This is according to the statistics collected by TASS correspondents on the basis of official statements by authorities and experts in the countries where coronavirus cases were registered .
On March 23 , Director-General of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the spread of the pandemic is picking up pace .
According to the WHO , a total of 334,981 people were infected in the world , 4.37 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHO data is somewhat behind the statements made by the authorities of the countries where the coronavirus was registered .
According to the latest total statistics collected by TASS , the number of infected in the world totaled 403,868 , and 4.51 % ( 18,221 ) of them died .
The infection is spreading even faster .
Since the outbreak in China at the end of December last year it took more than two months to overcome the mark of 100,000 ( on March 6 ) .
Next 100,000 people became infected in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 .
Four days later , on March 22 , more than 300,000 infections were registered in the world and it took only two more days to cross the mark of 400,000 .
Currently , cases of infection have been recorded in more than 150 countries , which is where more than 75 % of the world 's population live .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Total number of novel coronavirus infections in the world doubled in six days and exceeded 400,000. This is according to the statistics collected by TASS correspondents on the basis of official statements by authorities and experts in the countries where coronavirus cases were registered.
On March 23, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the spread of the pandemic is picking up pace. According to the WHO, a total of 334,981 people were infected in the world, 4.37% of them died, which 14,652.
The WHO data is somewhat behind the statements made by the authorities of the countries where the coronavirus was registered.
According to the latest total statistics collected by TASS, the number of infected in the world totaled 403,868, and 4.51% (18,221) of them died.
The infection is spreading even faster. Since the outbreak in China at the end of December last year it took more than two months to overcome the mark of 100,000 (on March 6). Next 100,000 people became infected in less than two weeks - by March 18. Four days later, on March 22, more than 300,000 infections were registered in the world and it took only two more days to cross the mark of 400,000. Currently, cases of infection have been recorded in more than 150 countries, which is where more than 75% of the world's population live.


tass--2020-03-24--More than 1,500 people on Hainan ordered to quarantine upon arrival

HAIKOU , March 24 .
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At least 1,507 people who arrived in the Chinese southern province of Hainan from abroad between March 16 and 22 are placed in 14-day home quarantine , www.hinews.cn reported .
Since March 16 , the Hainan authorities have imposed a two-week quarantine for all overseas arrivals .
According to the decree of the provincial headquarters for the prevention and control of the spread of the novel coronavirus , all arrivals will be quarantined in specially designated places in Haikou , Sanya and Qionghai .
However , quarantine is also possible at home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases include people over 70 , children , pregnant women , as well as patients with concomitant diseases that can not be placed in central quarantine .
One of the most important self-isolation conditions at home is for the people to stay inside at all times .
In case a person coming to the island Hainan needs care , they are allowed another person with them .
For 14 days , they should not remove their masks and try to be in different rooms in order to reduce contact .
Initial tests for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home quarantine were reportedly negative .
The novel coronavirus outbreak on Hainan is practically over : there have been no new cases in the counties and cities of the province for a month .
There is only one infected person in the region who is undergoing preventive treatment .
The province has already restored regular traffic , the work of many companies and tourist attractions .
Despite the stable epidemiological situation , the authorities maintain tough sanitary control measures : across China , the number of infected people arriving from abroad is increasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the novel coronavirus was first registered at the end of 2019 in Central China and has already spread to more than 140 countries .
The World Health Organization has recognized it as a pandemic .

HAIKOU, March 24. /TASS/. At least 1,507 people who arrived in the Chinese southern province of Hainan from abroad between March 16 and 22 are placed in 14-day home quarantine, www.hinews.cn reported.
Since March 16, the Hainan authorities have imposed a two-week quarantine for all overseas arrivals. According to the decree of the provincial headquarters for the prevention and control of the spread of the novel coronavirus, all arrivals will be quarantined in specially designated places in Haikou, Sanya and Qionghai.
However, quarantine is also possible at home. According to the news outlet, such cases include people over 70, children, pregnant women, as well as patients with concomitant diseases that cannot be placed in central quarantine. One of the most important self-isolation conditions at home is for the people to stay inside at all times. In case a person coming to the island Hainan needs care, they are allowed another person with them. For 14 days, they should not remove their masks and try to be in different rooms in order to reduce contact.
Initial tests for coronavirus for those who were placed in home quarantine were reportedly negative.
Hainan amid novel coronavirus pandemic
The novel coronavirus outbreak on Hainan is practically over: there have been no new cases in the counties and cities of the province for a month. There is only one infected person in the region who is undergoing preventive treatment. The province has already restored regular traffic, the work of many companies and tourist attractions. Despite the stable epidemiological situation, the authorities maintain tough sanitary control measures: across China, the number of infected people arriving from abroad is increasing every day.
The outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus was first registered at the end of 2019 in Central China and has already spread to more than 140 countries. The World Health Organization has recognized it as a pandemic.


tass--2020-03-26--Novel coronavirus death toll worldwide tops 20,000 — TASS data

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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The overall number of deaths in novel coronavirus patients worldwide doubled since March @ @ @ @ @ according to aggregated data based on official statements and expert data from more than 150 @ @ @ @ @ Moscow time Wednesday the number of those infected worldwide topped 433,000 , approximately 4.71 % @ @ @ @ @ 20,400 people - died .
The worst-hit country outside China , where the disease broke @ @ @ @ @ , is Italy , which reported 74,386 cases , 10.09 % of them fatal ( @ @ @ @ @ United States is the runner-up ( 55,243 cases , 802 deaths ) and Spain ( @ @ @ @ @ ) .
A total of 658 confirmed cases have been registered in Russia so far @ @ @ @ @ 29 people have already recovered and have been discharged from hospitals .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. The overall number of deaths in novel coronavirus patients worldwide doubled since March 20 and topped 20,000, according to aggregated data based on official statements and expert data from more than 150 countries.
As of 21:30 Moscow time Wednesday the number of those infected worldwide topped 433,000, approximately 4.71% of them - or about 20,400 people - died.
The worst-hit country outside China, where the disease broke out in late December 2019, is Italy, which reported 74,386 cases, 10.09% of them fatal (7,503 people). The United States is the runner-up (55,243 cases, 802 deaths) and Spain (47,610 cases and 3,424 deaths).
A total of 658 confirmed cases have been registered in Russia so far, with no deaths. 29 people have already recovered and have been discharged from hospitals.


tass--2020-03-26--Angela Merkel’s second coronavirus test returns negative results

BERLIN , March 25 .
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel ’ s second coronavirus test returned negative results , as well as the first one , Germany ’ s NTV channel reported Wednesday citing the Cabinet representative .
`` The Chancellor continues to work from house quarantine and will take another test at the beginning of the next week , '' the source said .
Angela Merkel underwent the first test Monday ; its result ( negative ) was announced the same day .
She decided to enter house quarantine after she discovered that one of her doctors contracted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Seibert announced earlier that the Chancellor feels well , and `` maintains constant close contact with all member of the Cabinet and the employees . ''
`` She conducts important international negotiations from her how , '' Seibert noted .
On Thursday , Merkel will participate in two video conferences - between the EU leaders and the G20 leaders .
Earlier , German Minister of Health Jens Spahn called on German citizens above 60 to take pneumococcus vaccines in a bid to avoid additional risks in case of coronavirus infection .
Pneumococci are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diseases .
According to DPA news agency , 35,395 coronavirus cases have been registered in Germany , while 180 people have succumbed to the diseases .

BERLIN, March 25. /TASS/. German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s second coronavirus test returned negative results, as well as the first one, Germany’s NTV channel reported Wednesday citing the Cabinet representative.
"The Chancellor continues to work from house quarantine and will take another test at the beginning of the next week," the source said.
Angela Merkel underwent the first test Monday; its result (negative) was announced the same day. She decided to enter house quarantine after she discovered that one of her doctors contracted the coronavirus.
The Cabinet spokesman Steffen Seibert announced earlier that the Chancellor feels well, and "maintains constant close contact with all member of the Cabinet and the employees."
"She conducts important international negotiations from her how," Seibert noted. On Thursday, Merkel will participate in two video conferences - between the EU leaders and the G20 leaders.
Earlier, German Minister of Health Jens Spahn called on German citizens above 60 to take pneumococcus vaccines in a bid to avoid additional risks in case of coronavirus infection. Pneumococci are pathogens of community-acquired pneumonia, among other diseases.
According to DPA news agency, 35,395 coronavirus cases have been registered in Germany, while 180 people have succumbed to the diseases.


tass--2020-03-26--Spain’s Deputy PM diagnosed with coronavirus — Cabinet press service

MADRID , March 25 .
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First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Carmen Calvo contracted the coronavirus , the Government press service announced Wednesday .
`` The Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo tested positively for the coronavirus , '' the statement says .
Earlier , the authorities reported that the 62-years old Deputy Prime Minister was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and underwent a coronavirus test .
The infection has already been diagnosed in two Spanish ministers and in the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ’ s wife Begonia Gomez .
The first coronavirus case was registered in Spain on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy , the number of cases skyrocketed : more than 47,600 cases have been registered already , while 3,434 people have died , exceeding the number of lethal cases in China .
On March 14 , the Spanish Ministerial Council approved the introduction of heightened readiness state for 15 days over the coronavirus spread .
It involves restriction of movement except for emergency .
On Wednesday , the lower chamber of the parliament is expected to vote in favor of extending the regime until April 11 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , central China .
On March 11 , WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic .

MADRID, March 25. /TASS/. First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain Carmen Calvo contracted the coronavirus, the Government press service announced Wednesday.
"The Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo tested positively for the coronavirus," the statement says.
Earlier, the authorities reported that the 62-years old Deputy Prime Minister was hospitalized with a respiratory infection and underwent a coronavirus test.
The infection has already been diagnosed in two Spanish ministers and in the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife Begonia Gomez.
The first coronavirus case was registered in Spain on January 31. Following an outbreak in Italy, the number of cases skyrocketed: more than 47,600 cases have been registered already, while 3,434 people have died, exceeding the number of lethal cases in China.
On March 14, the Spanish Ministerial Council approved the introduction of heightened readiness state for 15 days over the coronavirus spread. It involves restriction of movement except for emergency. On Wednesday, the lower chamber of the parliament is expected to vote in favor of extending the regime until April 11.
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, central China. On March 11, WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic.


tass--2020-03-26--Su-27 fighter jet goes off radar screens above Black Sea — defense ministry

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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A Su-27 fighter jet of Russia ’ s Aerospace Forces went off radar screens above the Black Sea , some 50 km away from the Crimean city of Feodosia , the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday .
`` At about 20:10 on March 25 , a radar mark of a Su-27 aircraft had disappeared during a scheduled flight above the Black Sea , 50 km away from Feodosia .
An emergency radio beacon was activated in the area at 20:11 , '' the ministry said .
According to preliminary estimates , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Defense Ministry said .
Two aircraft of the Southern Military District ’ s search and rescue services - an An-26 plane and a Mi-8 helicopter - have been scrambled .
`` Adverse weather conditions in the area complicate the search for the pilot , '' the ministry said .
A Black Sea Navy corvette and civilian vessels in the vicinity have been sent to the presumed site of the accident .
The Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transportation said a civilian ship has already reached the area .
Two tugboats are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away .
No information about casualties or survivors is available so far .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. A Su-27 fighter jet of Russia’s Aerospace Forces went off radar screens above the Black Sea, some 50 km away from the Crimean city of Feodosia, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
"At about 20:10 on March 25, a radar mark of a Su-27 aircraft had disappeared during a scheduled flight above the Black Sea, 50 km away from Feodosia. An emergency radio beacon was activated in the area at 20:11," the ministry said.
According to preliminary estimates, the aircraft fell in the sea, the Defense Ministry said.
Two aircraft of the Southern Military District’s search and rescue services - an An-26 plane and a Mi-8 helicopter - have been scrambled.
"Adverse weather conditions in the area complicate the search for the pilot," the ministry said.
A Black Sea Navy corvette and civilian vessels in the vicinity have been sent to the presumed site of the accident.
The Federal Agency for Maritime and River Transportation said a civilian ship has already reached the area. Two tugboats are also heading there, but are two hours away.
No information about casualties or survivors is available so far.


tass--2020-03-26--Coronavirus infection in Moscow yet to reach its peak — mayor

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin believes that the Russian capital is yet to pass the peak of the current novel coronavirus outbreak .
`` We are only at the start of this peak of the disease , let us hope that it will be more smooth and painless than in other countries , '' he told Russia ’ s TV Center channel .
`` I don ’ t know about our regions , I can only guess , '' he added .
According to the official , up to 50 % of Moscow citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread .
`` Everyone keeps saying ‘ quarantine , ’ ‘ state of emergency , ’ but those are just words ; one must understand what is behind them : restriction of rights and freedoms of the citizens .
We do all the same things , but we don ’ t give them big names , '' the mayor said .
`` People coming from abroad , having to stay self-isolated - isn ’ t this quarantine ?
There are 2 million seniors , self-isolated at home - isn ’ t this quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay at home - isn ’ t this quarantine ?
When we asked the employers to switch the staff to remote work , where possible [ … ] isn ’ t this quarantine ?
In fact , 40 % -50 % of people are in quarantine , '' he said .
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Moscow authorities check all news about the coronavirus for credibility , Sobyanin added .
`` I seek to double check all [ potential ] fake news [ on the coronavirus ] , '' he said .
A pneumonia outbreak caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as 2019-nCoV ) was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan , a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million , in late December 2019 .
Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from more than 150 countries and territories , including Russia .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic .
According to latest reports , the number of those infected worldwide topped 433,000 , approximately 4.71 % of them - or about 20,400 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 658 confirmed cases have been registered in Russia so far , with no deaths .
29 people have already recovered and have been discharged from hospitals .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin believes that the Russian capital is yet to pass the peak of the current novel coronavirus outbreak.
"We are only at the start of this peak of the disease, let us hope that it will be more smooth and painless than in other countries," he told Russia’s TV Center channel.
"I don’t know about our regions, I can only guess," he added.
According to the official, up to 50% of Moscow citizens are currently effectively quarantined amid the coronavirus spread.
"Everyone keeps saying ‘quarantine,’ ‘state of emergency,’ but those are just words; one must understand what is behind them: restriction of rights and freedoms of the citizens. We do all the same things, but we don’t give them big names," the mayor said. "People coming from abroad, having to stay self-isolated - isn’t this quarantine? There are 2 million seniors, self-isolated at home - isn’t this quarantine? When we told 1.5 million pupils to stay at home - isn’t this quarantine? When we asked the employers to switch the staff to remote work, where possible […] isn’t this quarantine? In fact, 40%-50% of people are in quarantine," he said.
. Moscow authorities check all news about the coronavirus for credibility, Sobyanin added.
"I seek to double check all [potential] fake news [on the coronavirus]," he said.
A pneumonia outbreak caused by the COVID-19 virus (previously known as 2019-nCoV) was reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a large trade and industrial center with a population of 12 million, in late December 2019. Cases of the new coronavirus have also been reported from more than 150 countries and territories, including Russia. The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially described the situation with the novel coronavirus as a pandemic.
According to latest reports, the number of those infected worldwide topped 433,000, approximately 4.71% of them - or about 20,400 people - died. A total of 658 confirmed cases have been registered in Russia so far, with no deaths. 29 people have already recovered and have been discharged from hospitals.


tass--2020-03-26--Russia sends 600 medical ventilators to Italy — ambassador

MOSCOW , March 25 .
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Italian Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano thanked Russia for its assistance in the fight against novel coronavirus , adding that the humanitarian aid to his country included about 600 medical ventilators .
`` It is very important that all this medical equipment includes 600 ventilators , which are critically important at this stage of the epidemic , '' the ambassador said in his address to compatriots in Russia , posted on the Italian diplomatic mission ’ s website .
He also called upon Italians in Russia to observe sanitary guidelines and legislation .
Terracciano said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can do so by a Moscow-Rome daily regular flight .
`` Those who plan to stay in Russia and whose visas are expiring < … > have an opportunity to extend their stay by filing a written request to a local office of the Russian Interior Ministry , '' he added .
On Saturday , Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte .
According to the Kremlin press service , the Russian president reaffirmed Moscow 's willingness to promptly provide the necessary assistance to Italy .
Later in the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that an air grouping consisting of nine Il-76 aircraft would be formed at Chkalovsky Airport in the Moscow Region .
By now , Russia has sent 15 aircraft to deliver specialists and equipment .
On Monday morning , the Defense Ministry said that Russian aircraft had transported to Italy about 100 military virologists and epidemiologists , along with eight medical teams , to fight the coronavirus pandemic .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Italian Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano thanked Russia for its assistance in the fight against novel coronavirus, adding that the humanitarian aid to his country included about 600 medical ventilators.
"It is very important that all this medical equipment includes 600 ventilators, which are critically important at this stage of the epidemic," the ambassador said in his address to compatriots in Russia, posted on the Italian diplomatic mission’s website.
He also called upon Italians in Russia to observe sanitary guidelines and legislation.
Terracciano said that Italian citizens willing to leave Russia can do so by a Moscow-Rome daily regular flight.
"Those who plan to stay in Russia and whose visas are expiring <…> have an opportunity to extend their stay by filing a written request to a local office of the Russian Interior Ministry," he added.
On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. According to the Kremlin press service, the Russian president reaffirmed Moscow's willingness to promptly provide the necessary assistance to Italy. Later in the day, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported that an air grouping consisting of nine Il-76 aircraft would be formed at Chkalovsky Airport in the Moscow Region. By now, Russia has sent 15 aircraft to deliver specialists and equipment.
On Monday morning, the Defense Ministry said that Russian aircraft had transported to Italy about 100 military virologists and epidemiologists, along with eight medical teams, to fight the coronavirus pandemic.


tass--2020-03-25--Czech president to attend WWII victory celebrations in Moscow if they are not canceled

PRAGUE , March 25 .
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Czech President Milos Zeman plans to attend the celebrations timed to the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War set to take place in Moscow on May 9 , 2020 , if they are not canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic , Vratislav Mynar , an official with the Czech presidential administration , informed , quoted by CTK news agency .
`` Mr. President Milos Zeman will take part [ as a guest ] in the May military parade in Moscow on the occasion of the [ 75th ] anniversary of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , if it is not canceled by the organizers , '' Mynar said .
Earlier on Wednesday , Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not rule out that the Victory Day parade in Moscow might be canceled due to the pandemic .
He told reporters that this issue is under discussion , however , no decision has been made so far .
Peskov stressed that the memory of those who defended Russia against Nazi invaders must be honored , however , it is crucial not to endanger the people ’ s health .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depending on how the epidemiological situation in the country develops .
The celebratory events timed to the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War are set to take place on May 9 , 2020 in Moscow .
Russia has sent invitations to US President Donald Trump , UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson , North Korean leader Kim Jong-un , leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States ( CIS ) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( SCO ) , as well as a number of European leaders .
Leaders of India , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Venezuela , Belarus , Armenia , Bulgaria , and Serbia are among those who confirmed their attendance .
However , the COVID-19 outbreak might affect Russia ’ s plans for the celebrations .
Earlier on Wednesday , officials informed that the total number of those infected with COVID-19 in Moscow had reached 410 , rising by 120 in the past 24 hours .
The number of those recovered has risen to 15 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese authorities notified the World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Wuhan , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) have been reported in more than 150 countries , including Russia .
On March 11 , WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic .
As of now , over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died .
Russia has identified 658 cases of the virus .
The Russian government has launched an online hotline to keep the country ’ s people informed about the coronavirus situation .

PRAGUE, March 25. /TASS/. Czech President Milos Zeman plans to attend the celebrations timed to the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War set to take place in Moscow on May 9, 2020, if they are not canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vratislav Mynar, an official with the Czech presidential administration, informed, quoted by CTK news agency.
"Mr. President Milos Zeman will take part [as a guest] in the May military parade in Moscow on the occasion of the [75th] anniversary of the end of the Second World War, if it is not canceled by the organizers," Mynar said.
Earlier on Wednesday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not rule out that the Victory Day parade in Moscow might be canceled due to the pandemic. He told reporters that this issue is under discussion, however, no decision has been made so far. Peskov stressed that the memory of those who defended Russia against Nazi invaders must be honored, however, it is crucial not to endanger the people’s health. He noted that the decision would be made depending on how the epidemiological situation in the country develops.
The celebratory events timed to the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War are set to take place on May 9, 2020 in Moscow. Russia has sent invitations to US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as a number of European leaders. Leaders of India, Cuba, France, the Czech Republic, Venezuela, Belarus, Armenia, Bulgaria, and Serbia are among those who confirmed their attendance.
However, the COVID-19 outbreak might affect Russia’s plans for the celebrations.
Earlier on Wednesday, officials informed that the total number of those infected with COVID-19 in Moscow had reached 410, rising by 120 in the past 24 hours. The number of those recovered has risen to 15.
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, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in more than 150 countries, including Russia.
On March 11, WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. As of now, over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died. Russia has identified 658 cases of the virus. The Russian government has launched an online hotline to keep the country’s people informed about the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-03-25--Putin signs decree, declaring March 30 to April 3 days off, with retained pay

According to the document , this measure does not apply `` to employees of continuously operating organizations , medical and pharmaceutical organizations , organizations providing the population with food and essential goods , organizations performing emergency work in emergency situations , in other cases that threaten life or normal living conditions of the population , organizations engaged in emergency repair and handling operations , '' it reads .
`` Now it is of utmost importance to prevent the disease from spreading quickly , therefore , I declare that the next week will be a paid holiday .
It means that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28 and April 5 , '' President Putin said addressing the nation .
Putin clarified : `` All vital services , including medical facilities , pharmacies , grocery stores , banking and financial accounting organizations , transportation as well as all authorities of all levels will continue working . ''
The leader warned Russians that the coronavirus pandemic should not be taken lightly .
`` The long weekend is provided to slow down the spread of the virus .
I appeal to all citizens of the country : let ’ s not act @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ the leave it to chance ’ attitude that ‘ It won ’ t affect me.
’ It can affect everyone , '' he stressed .
According to him , in this case `` what is happening now in many Western countries -in Europe and overseas -can become our immediate future . ''
At the same time , he called on citizens to be well-disciplined and responsible and stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic .
`` All recommendations should be definitely observed , we should take care of ourselves , our families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Putin emphasized .
The head of state stressed , `` Believe me , the safest thing to do now is to stay home .
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According to the document, this measure does not apply "to employees of continuously operating organizations, medical and pharmaceutical organizations, organizations providing the population with food and essential goods, organizations performing emergency work in emergency situations, in other cases that threaten life or normal living conditions of the population, organizations engaged in emergency repair and handling operations," it reads.
"Now it is of utmost importance to prevent the disease from spreading quickly, therefore, I declare that the next week will be a paid holiday. It means that the weekend will take place between March 28 and April 5,"President Putin said addressing the nation.
Putin clarified: "All vital services, including medical facilities, pharmacies, grocery stores, banking and financial accounting organizations, transportation as well as all authorities of all levels will continue working."
The leader warned Russians that the coronavirus pandemic should not be taken lightly. "The long weekend is provided to slow down the spread of the virus. I appeal to all citizens of the country: let’s not act irresponsibly. Please don’t take ‘the leave it to chance’ attitude that ‘It won’t affect me.’ It can affect everyone," he stressed. According to him, in this case "what is happening now in many Western countries -in Europe and overseas -can become our immediate future."
At the same time, he called on citizens to be well-disciplined and responsible and stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic. "All recommendations should be definitely observed, we should take care of ourselves, our families and exhibit discipline and responsibility," Putin emphasized. The head of state stressed, "Believe me, the safest thing to do now is to stay home.".


tass--2020-03-25--Moscow coronavirus call center receives over 25,000 calls in 24 hours

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow coronavirus call center received the record-high number of phone calls during the @ @ @ @ @ than 25,000 calls - Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced Wednesday .
`` Today was the @ @ @ @ @ calls were received by the call center .
Despite all the difficulties , I am @ @ @ @ @ , '' Sobyanin said on TV .
He added that new call centers on the @ @ @ @ @ the city , and all of them will share the single phone number .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Moscow coronavirus call center received the record-high number of phone calls during the last 24 hours - more than 25,000 calls - Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced Wednesday.
"Today was the peak; more than 25,000 calls were received by the call center. Despite all the difficulties, I am assured that we will endure," Sobyanin said on TV.
He added that new call centers on the coronavirus continue to open across the city, and all of them will share the single phone number.


tass--2020-03-25--Moscow officials may shut down restaurants, shopping centers, parks, says mayor

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow officials may decide to shut down restaurants , big shopping centers and central parks in the Russian capital .
The Moscow government plans to announce those measures on March 26 , Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Wednesday .
`` We need to think about the additional measures that will be implemented in those days .
I hope that we will talk about these measures tomorrow in detail , however , I can say right now that they will apply to restaurants , cafes , big shopping centers , excluding supermarkets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sobyanin said on the TV Center channel .
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday establishing March 30 - April 3 , 2020 paid days-off across the country in order to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus .
Earlier on Wednesday , officials informed that the total number of those infected with COVID-19 in Moscow had reached 410 , rising by 120 in the past 24 hours .
The number of those recovered has risen to 15 .
In late December 2019 , Chinese authorities notified the World Health Organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) have been reported in more than 150 countries , including Russia .
On March 11 , WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic .
As of now , over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died .
Russia has identified 658 cases of the virus .
The Russian government has launched an online hotline to keep the country ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Moscow officials may decide to shut down restaurants, big shopping centers and central parks in the Russian capital. The Moscow government plans to announce those measures on March 26, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Wednesday.
"We need to think about the additional measures that will be implemented in those days. I hope that we will talk about these measures tomorrow in detail, however, I can say right now that they will apply to restaurants, cafes, big shopping centers, excluding supermarkets, <…> central parks," Sobyanin said on the TV Center channel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Wednesday establishing March 30 - April 3, 2020 paid days-off across the country in order to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Earlier on Wednesday, officials informed that the total number of those infected with COVID-19 in Moscow had reached 410, rising by 120 in the past 24 hours. The number of those recovered has risen to 15.
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, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in more than 150 countries, including Russia.
On March 11, WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. As of now, over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died. Russia has identified 658 cases of the virus. The Russian government has launched an online hotline to keep the country’s people informed about the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-03-25--Number of people recovered from COVID-19 in Moscow rises to 15

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Another patient who recovered from the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) has been @ @ @ @ @ the Russian capital , the Moscow coronavirus task force informed TASS on Wednesday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ the disease [ COVID-19 ] , the results were negative .
The patient is in @ @ @ @ @ good condition .
This is the 15th patient to recover from the coronavirus in Moscow @ @ @ @ @ stated .
Earlier on Wednesday , officials informed that the total number of those infected @ @ @ @ @ reached 410 , rising by 120 in the past 24 hours .
The number of @ @ @ @ @ 15 .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Another patient who recovered from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been discharged from a hospital in the Russian capital, the Moscow coronavirus task force informed TASS on Wednesday.
"We retested the patient for the disease [COVID-19], the results were negative. The patient is in good health and in a good condition. This is the 15th patient to recover from the coronavirus in Moscow," the task force stated.
Earlier on Wednesday, officials informed that the total number of those infected with COVID-19 in Moscow had reached 410, rising by 120 in the past 24 hours. The number of those recovered has risen to 15.


tass--2020-03-25--Russian military experts en route to Italy’s Bergamo to aid fight against COVID-19

`` The convoy of special military equipment and military experts of the Russian Defense Ministry en route from the air base of the Italian Armed Forces in Pratica di Mare ( 30 km to the southwest of Rome , Italy ) to Bergamo has continued on its way after a stopover for refuelling and equipment checks in Florence , '' the message informs .
FLORENCE /Italy/ , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
A convoy of the Russian Defense Ministry has continued on its way to Italy ’ s Bergamo after a stopover in Florence , the ministry informed reporters on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 600 km in total .
`` The Russian equipment is accompanied by Italian carabinieri throughout the trip , '' the ministry said .
Bergamo , a city in northern Italy ( the province of Lombardy ) is one of the epicenters of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy with a record number of infections and deaths in the country.· Under the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin , the Russian Defense Ministry sent several military jets to Italy that transported virologists , epidemiologists and the necessary equipment to the country .
According to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directly took part in fighting outbreaks of African swine fever , as well as developing vaccines against Ebola and the plague .
The planes also delivered mobile stations for aerosol disinfection of transport and territories and medical equipment .
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 , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in more than 150 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 , WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic .
As of now , over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died .
Russia has identified 658 cases , 29 patients have recovered .
The Russian government has launched an Internet hotline to keep the country ’ s people informed about the coronavirus situation .

"The convoy of special military equipment and military experts of the Russian Defense Ministry en route from the air base of the Italian Armed Forces in Pratica di Mare (30 km to the southwest of Rome, Italy) to Bergamo has continued on its way after a stopover for refuelling and equipment checks in Florence," the message informs.
FLORENCE /Italy/, March 25. /TASS/. A convoy of the Russian Defense Ministry has continued on its way to Italy’s Bergamo after a stopover in Florence, the ministry informed reporters on Wednesday.
The convoy will cover about 600 km in total. "The Russian equipment is accompanied by Italian carabinieri throughout the trip," the ministry said.
Bergamo, a city in northern Italy (the province of Lombardy) is one of the epicenters of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy with a record number of infections and deaths in the country.· Under the order of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian Defense Ministry sent several military jets to Italy that transported virologists, epidemiologists and the necessary equipment to the country. According to the ministry, the group includes specialists who directly took part in fighting outbreaks of African swine fever, as well as developing vaccines against Ebola and the plague. The planes also delivered mobile stations for aerosol disinfection of transport and territories and medical equipment.
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, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in more than 150 countries, including Russia.
On March 11, WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. As of now, over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died. Russia has identified 658 cases, 29 patients have recovered. The Russian government has launched an Internet hotline to keep the country’s people informed about the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-03-25--Putin will meet businessmen in Moscow

Putin will meet businessmen in Moscow

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold the meeting with the business community in @ @ @ @ @ Petersburg , presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday .
`` The meeting @ @ @ @ @ to tomorrow will be held as planned but in Moscow .
Among participants are businessmen @ @ @ @ @ but also from Moscow and other cities , '' Peskov said .
It was planned @ @ @ @ @ St. Petersburg tomorrow .
The head of state also plans to participate in the G20 @ @ @ @ @ the videoconference mode , the press secretary added .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold the meeting with the business community in Moscow and not in St. Petersburg, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.
"The meeting with the business community scheduled to tomorrow will be held as planned but in Moscow. Among participants are businessmen not merely from St. Petersburg but also from Moscow and other cities," Peskov said. It was planned earlier that Putin will visit St. Petersburg tomorrow.
The head of state also plans to participate in the G20 summit to be held in the videoconference mode, the press secretary added.


tass--2020-03-25--Over 30 tonnes of individual protection means delivered from China to Moscow Region

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
A Russian Airspace Forces plane has delivered over 30 tonnes of means of @ @ @ @ @ the Chkalovsky airfield in the Moscow Region , the Russian Defense Ministry informed on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ `` Ruslan '' of the Russian Aerospace Forces has delivered another cargo from the People @ @ @ @ @ to the Chkalovsky airfield ( Moscow Region ) : over 30 tonnes of individual protection @ @ @ @ @ informs .
On Monday , the Russian Aerospace Forces delivered 25.5 mln protective masks from @ @

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. A Russian Airspace Forces plane has delivered over 30 tonnes of means of individual protection from China to the Chkalovsky airfield in the Moscow Region, the Russian Defense Ministry informed on Wednesday.
"The An-124 plane "Ruslan" of the Russian Aerospace Forces has delivered another cargo from the People’s Republic of China to the Chkalovsky airfield (Moscow Region): over 30 tonnes of individual protection means," the message informs.
On Monday, the Russian Aerospace Forces delivered 25.5 mln protective masks from China.


tass--2020-03-25--Crashed L-39 pilot sought to fly away from nearest settlement, says Defence Ministry

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
The pilot of the L-39 training plane , which crashed in Russia ’ @ @ @ @ @ eject because he sought to drive the plane away from the nearest settlement , Russian @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday .
`` The search and rescue service consider the version that the pilot sought @ @ @ @ @ nearest settlement the most probable , '' the Ministry said .
According to the Ministry @ @ @ @ @ ejection system , but the altitude was not enough for it to work properly .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. The pilot of the L-39 training plane, which crashed in Russia’s Kuban, could not eject because he sought to drive the plane away from the nearest settlement, Russian Ministry of Defense told journalists Wednesday.
"The search and rescue service consider the version that the pilot sought to fly away from the nearest settlement the most probable," the Ministry said.
According to the Ministry, the pilot activated the ejection system, but the altitude was not enough for it to work properly.


tass--2020-03-25--Eurasian Economic Commission to reduce import duties to certain foods, drugs over week

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
The Eurasian Economic Commission ( EEC ) acting as a supranational regulator of @ @ @ @ @ is going to slash import duties to zero for certain foods , goods for children @ @ @ @ @ , EEC Trade Minister Andrei Slepnev told reporters on Wednesday .
`` We have also @ @ @ @ @ issues being a response to higher demand in our stores for essential purchases : foods @ @ @ @ @ on , '' the Minister said .
The decision was made to finalize the list @ @ @ @ @ of tariff protection measures and reduction of duties , Slepnev said .
`` This pertains @ @ @ @ @ , a broad range of medical items , pharmaceuticals and components for their production - @ @ @ @ @ goods with higher demand noted indeed at present , '' he said .
The decision @ @ @ @ @ days , the official added .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) acting as a supranational regulator of the Eurasian Economic Union, is going to slash import duties to zero for certain foods, goods for children and drugs over the week, EEC Trade Minister Andrei Slepnev told reporters on Wednesday.
"We have also discussed today a range of issues being a response to higher demand in our stores for essential purchases: foods, disinfectants, and so on," the Minister said. The decision was made to finalize the list of goods for temporary zeroing of tariff protection measures and reduction of duties, Slepnev said.
"This pertains to foods, infant food, a broad range of medical items, pharmaceuticals and components for their production - that is, to essential goods with higher demand noted indeed at present," he said. The decision will be made in coming days, the official added.


tass--2020-03-25--Moscow officials report two deaths from COVID-19

`` Two elderly patients who tested positive for the novel coronavirus passed away in Moscow .
The patients were 88 and 73 years old , they were diagnosed antemortem .
Besides , they have been diagnosed with pneumonia and they had accompanying pathologies , '' the task force stated .
MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Moscow officials have reported two deaths from the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) in the Russian capital .
Both patients were over 70 years of age , the Moscow coronavirus task force informed .
Earlier on Wednesday , officials informed that the total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moscow had reached 410 , rising by 120 in the past 24 hours .
The number of those recovered has risen to 15 .
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 , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) have been reported in more than 150 countries , including Russia .
On March 11 , WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died .
Russia has identified 658 cases of the virus .
The Russian government has launched an online hotline to keep the country ’ s people informed about the coronavirus situation .

"Two elderly patients who tested positive for the novel coronavirus passed away in Moscow. The patients were 88 and 73 years old, they were diagnosed antemortem. Besides, they have been diagnosed with pneumonia and they had accompanying pathologies," the task force stated.
MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Moscow officials have reported two deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Russian capital. Both patients were over 70 years of age, the Moscow coronavirus task force informed.
Earlier on Wednesday, officials informed that the total number of those infected with COVID-19 in Moscow had reached 410, rising by 120 in the past 24 hours. The number of those recovered has risen to 15.
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, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in more than 150 countries, including Russia.
On March 11, WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. As of now, over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died. Russia has identified 658 cases of the virus. The Russian government has launched an online hotline to keep the country’s people informed about the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-03-25--Putin signs decree postponing constitutional amendments vote

The decree notes that the decision to postpone the vote has been made `` to avoid endangering the health of Russian citizens due to an unfavorable epidemiological situation . ''
The Kremlin ’ s website informs that the new date for the vote , which was earlier set to take place on April 22 , `` will be determined in a separate decree of the President of the Russian Federation . ''
Putin stressed during his address to the Russian nation earlier on Wednesday that ensuring public safety and health is a top priority .
`` I believe that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later date .
We will see how the situation unfolds in the regions and in the country on the whole , and will make a decision on a new date based on expert opinion , '' he emphasized .
The president pointed out that the vote had initially been scheduled for April 22 .
`` You know how serious I take it and I will definitely ask you to come and voice your opinion on the matter , which is key and crucial for our society , '' Putin noted .
In late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Health Organization ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in more than 150 countries , including Russia .
On March 11 , WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic .
As of now , over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died .
Russia has identified 658 cases of the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hotline to keep the country ’ s people informed about the coronavirus situation .

The decree notes that the decision to postpone the vote has been made "to avoid endangering the health of Russian citizens due to an unfavorable epidemiological situation."
The Kremlin’s website informs that the new date for the vote, which was earlier set to take place on April 22, "will be determined in a separate decree of the President of the Russian Federation."
Putin stressed during his address to the Russian nation earlier on Wednesday that ensuring public safety and health is a top priority. "I believe that the vote needs to be postponed to a later date. We will see how the situation unfolds in the regions and in the country on the whole, and will make a decision on a new date based on expert opinion," he emphasized.
The president pointed out that the vote had initially been scheduled for April 22. "You know how serious I take it and I will definitely ask you to come and voice your opinion on the matter, which is key and crucial for our society," Putin noted.
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, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in more than 150 countries, including Russia.
On March 11, WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. As of now, over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died. Russia has identified 658 cases of the virus. The Russian government has launched an Internet hotline to keep the country’s people informed about the coronavirus situation.


tass--2020-03-25--Number of coronavirus cases in Belgium rises by 668 in past 24 hours, 56 people die

`` As of 11:00 ( 13:00 Moscow time ) , the number of those infected has risen to 4,937 , with 668 cases and 56 deaths documented in the past 24 hours .
In total , 2,308 people are hospitalized in Belgium , '' the ministry stated .
BRUSSELS , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
The number of novel coronavirus cases in Belgium has risen by 668 in the past 24 hours , with 56 people dead .
The total number of those infected has reached 4,937 , with 178 dead , the country ’ s health ministry informed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduced in Belgium from March 14 to April 5 .
All schools and universities have switched to remote learning , all culture and entertainment facilities have been shut down .
All public events have been canceled regardless of the number of participants .
All private enterprises have been advised to send their employees to work from home .
All state enterprises have reduced working hours .
Only emergency services are working as usual .
Belgium has also closed its borders and banned all travel within the country .
In late December 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( WHO ) about the outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in more than 150 countries , including Russia .
On March 11 , WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic .
As of now , over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died .

"As of 11:00 (13:00 Moscow time), the number of those infected has risen to 4,937, with 668 cases and 56 deaths documented in the past 24 hours. In total, 2,308 people are hospitalized in Belgium," the ministry stated.
BRUSSELS, March 25. /TASS/. The number of novel coronavirus cases in Belgium has risen by 668 in the past 24 hours, with 56 people dead. The total number of those infected has reached 4,937, with 178 dead, the country’s health ministry informed on Wednesday.
A nationwide quarantine has been introduced in Belgium from March 14 to April 5. All schools and universities have switched to remote learning, all culture and entertainment facilities have been shut down. All public events have been canceled regardless of the number of participants. All private enterprises have been advised to send their employees to work from home. All state enterprises have reduced working hours. Only emergency services are working as usual. Belgium has also closed its borders and banned all travel within the country.
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, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in more than 150 countries, including Russia.
On March 11, WHO declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. As of now, over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died.


tass--2020-03-25--Putin, Modi exchange opinion of the coronavirus pandemic

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin and India ’ s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held @ @ @ @ @ to exchange opinion of the coronavirus pandemic and the related issues .
`` Ahead of @ @ @ @ @ on March 26 to be held in a videoconference mode there was an exchange of @ @ @ @ @ , '' the Kremlin ’ s press-service has said .
`` In line with the @ @ @ @ @ trust reflecting a special nature of Russian-Indian cooperation Putin and Modi informed each other in @ @ @ @ @ countries were taking to resist the spread of the infection . ''

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to exchange opinion of the coronavirus pandemic and the related issues.
"Ahead of the urgent G20 summit due on March 26 to be held in a videoconference mode there was an exchange of opinion on the coronavirus pandemic," the Kremlin’s press-service has said. "In line with the tradition of continued dialogue of trust reflecting a special nature of Russian-Indian cooperation Putin and Modi informed each other in detail about the measures their countries were taking to resist the spread of the infection."


tass--2020-03-25--A dome house: how to stay warm when it is minus 50 degrees outside

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Can a PVC dome keep you warm in extreme frosts ?
The North-Eastern Federal University ’ s experts made an experiment to see whether it may work .
They covered a house with a dome .
TASS correspondent Dmitry Osipov writes about the experiment , its organizers and the main participant .
Three years earlier , Vitaly Litvinov moved to a deserted area some 40km from Yakutsk - a coldest city in the world .
Winter frosts may be as harsh as minus 50 degrees .
This climate does not frighten off Vitaly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greenhouse : his house is covered with a dome , and thus the air temperature around the house is 20 degrees higher than any frosts outside the cover .
What the experiment is about The dome home idea occurred to scientists of the Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University and Sinet Group ( an association of IT companies , non-profit projects and development initiatives ) .
The dome , weighing five tonnes , covers a one-story house with a garage .
The project ’ s objective is to see how domes could be used for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditions .
According to Arsen Tomsky , the founder and director of the inDriver Company and the founder of the Sinet Group of Companies , he has been thinking since 2015 about using domes to cut the negative impact from extreme frosts .
The house is the `` first test , '' he says , and `` an impetus for all to see that modern technologies can improve life in the North . ''
On March 25 , 2019 , he posted on a social network the plan to build a dome .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the construction was completed .
`` In 2019 , the first dome was financed by the inDriver Company , '' he said .
`` This year , I want to build near Yakutsk , at my own expense , a bigger , 60-tonne dome . ''
If the technology proves to be efficient , he could develop it in two directions : smaller domes over houses and big geo-domes over districts .
`` We may even have a moving artificial Sun on the sky there .
Why not ?
! ''
Vitaly learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in summer , 2019 .
More than 60 volunteers applied for the project .
The young man , born in Altai , loves the nature and scenic views .
But to see such , he had to go to the countryside .
The chance to live on his own and to have a permanent view of mountains attracted Vitaly greatly .
`` The idea wouldn ’ t leave me , I sent out my resume .
The advantages are - to have a balanced life without rushing , to work out in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take transport to get out from the city to jog in the countryside and then to return home , '' he told TASS .
The project ’ s condition was - the participant was to watch equipment under the dome : a meteorology station and special devices to measure the permafrost ’ s temperatures .
`` The project ’ s key idea is energy efficiency .
In fact , even in minus 50 degrees , the air temperature under the dome is about 20 degrees warmer , '' he said .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Can a PVC dome keep you warm in extreme frosts? The North-Eastern Federal University’s experts made an experiment to see whether it may work. They covered a house with a dome. TASS correspondent Dmitry Osipov writes about the experiment, its organizers and the main participant.
Three years earlier, Vitaly Litvinov moved to a deserted area some 40km from Yakutsk - a coldest city in the world. Winter frosts may be as harsh as minus 50 degrees. This climate does not frighten off Vitaly, who now lives literally in a greenhouse: his house is covered with a dome, and thus the air temperature around the house is 20 degrees higher than any frosts outside the cover.
What the experiment is about
The dome home idea occurred to scientists of the Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University and Sinet Group (an association of IT companies, non-profit projects and development initiatives). The dome, weighing five tonnes, covers a one-story house with a garage. The project’s objective is to see how domes could be used for various buildings and facilities in unfriendly climate conditions.
According to Arsen Tomsky, the founder and director of the inDriver Company and the founder of the Sinet Group of Companies, he has been thinking since 2015 about using domes to cut the negative impact from extreme frosts.
The house is the "first test," he says, and "an impetus for all to see that modern technologies can improve life in the North."
On March 25, 2019, he posted on a social network the plan to build a dome. Seven months later, in October, the construction was completed.
"In 2019, the first dome was financed by the inDriver Company," he said. "This year, I want to build near Yakutsk, at my own expense, a bigger, 60-tonne dome."
If the technology proves to be efficient, he could develop it in two directions: smaller domes over houses and big geo-domes over districts. "We may even have a moving artificial Sun on the sky there. Why not?!"
A dream house
Vitaly learned about the experiment from a local newspaper in summer, 2019. More than 60 volunteers applied for the project. The young man, born in Altai, loves the nature and scenic views. But to see such, he had to go to the countryside. The chance to live on his own and to have a permanent view of mountains attracted Vitaly greatly.
"The idea wouldn’t leave me, I sent out my resume. The advantages are - to have a balanced life without rushing, to work out in the open. Back then, I had to take transport to get out from the city to jog in the countryside and then to return home," he told TASS.
The project’s condition was - the participant was to watch equipment under the dome: a meteorology station and special devices to measure the permafrost’s temperatures. "The project’s key idea is energy efficiency. In fact, even in minus 50 degrees, the air temperature under the dome is about 20 degrees warmer," he said.


tass--2020-03-25--Three Russian chief medical officers fired over vacations abroad during pandemic

ORENBURG , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Government of the Orenburg Region has voided job contracts with chief medical officers of three regional hospitals over their foreign trips during the coronavirus pandemic , Vice Governor and Regional Health Minister Tatiana Savinova announced in her Instagram .
`` Today , I ’ ve made a decision regarding three chief medical officers who currently either stay abroad or have recently returned but went abroad when the [ coronavirus ] situation was already very serious , and after the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic .
[ … ] I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracts .
This decision has been discussed with [ Governor ] Denis Pasler , '' she wrote .
She noted , that the chief medics `` have not violated anything '' formally , but she called her decision a matter of principle , because they infringed the medical ethics .
`` I think that the chief medical officer can not go abroad for a vacation during such a situation , when there are 800 to 1,000 employees behind you , '' she said .
Four coronavirus infection cases have been registered in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imported .
Three new cases have been lab confirmed on Wednesday .
According to Savinova , all patients are in fair condition .

ORENBURG, March 25. /TASS/. Government of the Orenburg Region has voided job contracts with chief medical officers of three regional hospitals over their foreign trips during the coronavirus pandemic, Vice Governor and Regional Health Minister Tatiana Savinova announced in her Instagram.
"Today, I’ve made a decision regarding three chief medical officers who currently either stay abroad or have recently returned but went abroad when the [coronavirus] situation was already very serious, and after the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic. […] I’ve made a decision to void the job contracts. This decision has been discussed with [Governor] Denis Pasler," she wrote.
She noted, that the chief medics "have not violated anything" formally, but she called her decision a matter of principle, because they infringed the medical ethics.
"I think that the chief medical officer cannot go abroad for a vacation during such a situation, when there are 800 to 1,000 employees behind you," she said.
Four coronavirus infection cases have been registered in the Orenburg Region, all of them are imported. Three new cases have been lab confirmed on Wednesday. According to Savinova, all patients are in fair condition.


tass--2020-03-25--Finland’s coronavirus cases reach 880

Finland’s coronavirus cases reach 880

HELSINKI , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus infections in Finland has risen to 880 , an @ @ @ @ @ the past 24 hours , the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare said Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ identified 880 infections , '' the statement reads .
On March 24 , 792 cases @ @ @ @ @ country recorded its first coronavirus-related death on March 21 — an elderly man .
On @ @ @ @ @ died from the disease caused by the virus .

HELSINKI, March 25. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus infections in Finland has risen to 880, an increase of 88 cases in the past 24 hours, the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare said Wednesday.
"Finland currently has identified 880 infections," the statement reads.
On March 24, 792 cases were reported, while the country recorded its first coronavirus-related death on March 21 — an elderly man. On Wednesday, two more people died from the disease caused by the virus.


tass--2020-03-25--Defense Ministry confirms crash of training plane L-39 in Krasnodar Region

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
A combat training plane L-39 crashed in the Krasnodar Region on Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ the Defense Ministry told the media on Wednesday .
`` On March 25 , a @ @ @ @ @ during a routine training flight in the Krasnodar Region at 16:00 Moscow time , '' @ @ @ @ @ The pilot , a cadet in his fourth year at the Krasnodar flight school , @ @ @ @ @ died in the crash .
The plane carried no weapons .
Search and rescue teams @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier , a source in emergency services told TASS that a light training plane @ @ @ @ @ the Krasnodar flight school had crashed near the village of Dmitriyevskaya , causing no destruction @ @ @ @ @ .

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. A combat training plane L-39 crashed in the Krasnodar Region on Wednesday, apparently killing the pilot, the Defense Ministry told the media on Wednesday.
"On March 25, a combat training plane L-39 crashed during a routine training flight in the Krasnodar Region at 16:00 Moscow time," the Defense Ministry said.
The pilot, a cadet in his fourth year at the Krasnodar flight school, failed to eject himself and died in the crash. The plane carried no weapons. Search and rescue teams are working at the scene.
Earlier, a source in emergency services told TASS that a light training plane of the Tikhoretsk branch of the Krasnodar flight school had crashed near the village of Dmitriyevskaya, causing no destruction or casualties on the ground.


tass--2020-03-25--Norway’s coronavirus infections top 2,800 with 14 deaths

`` Overall , 2,830 people contracted coronavirus , '' its statement reads .
At the same time , 61 people are now in the ICU .
HELSINKI , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Norway has risen to 2,830 in the past 24 hours with 264 new infections reported , the Norwegian Institute of Public Health said Wednesday .
Wednesday ’ s data shows that the virus killed 14 people in the country .
Norway reported its first case in late February .
The national government banned all foreigners who do not hold residency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic and introduced border control within the Schengen Area .
Authorities also shut down all preschools , schools and universities in the country .
All citizens returning from overseas are obliged to enter a two-week quarantine .
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 , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in more than 190 countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
As of now , over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died .

"Overall, 2,830 people contracted coronavirus," its statement reads. At the same time, 61 people are now in the ICU.
HELSINKI, March 25. /TASS/. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Norway has risen to 2,830 in the past 24 hours with 264 new infections reported, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health said Wednesday.
Wednesday’s data shows that the virus killed 14 people in the country. Norway reported its first case in late February. The national government banned all foreigners who do not hold residency permits from entering the country because of the pandemic and introduced border control within the Schengen Area. Authorities also shut down all preschools, schools and universities in the country. All citizens returning from overseas are obliged to enter a two-week quarantine.
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, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus — named COVID-19 by the WHO — have been reported in more than 190 countries.
On March 11, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. As of now, over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died.


tass--2020-03-25--More than 2,000 people contracted coronavirus in Japan

In the past 24 hours , 91 more cases were identified with 41 of them discovered in Tokyo .
Therefore , the overall number of infections in Japan reached 2,011 , while 55 people died .
TOKYO , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
The number of coronavirus cases in Japan , including passengers and crewmembers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship , has topped 2,000 on Wednesday , the Japanese health ministry ’ s data suggests .
Earlier on Wednesday , Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike appealed to citizens of the capital , asking them to refrain from leaving their houses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus will spread and overall stay away from the streets at nighttime .
She also asked locals to avoid any mass events - be it outside or inside .
She then added that people should preferably work from home during the week .
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 , central China .
Since then , cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 11 , the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic .
As of now , over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died .

In the past 24 hours, 91 more cases were identified with 41 of them discovered in Tokyo. Therefore, the overall number of infections in Japan reached 2,011, while 55 people died.
TOKYO, March 25. /TASS/. The number of coronavirus cases in Japan, including passengers and crewmembers of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, has topped 2,000 on Wednesday, the Japanese health ministry’s data suggests.
Earlier on Wednesday, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike appealed to citizens of the capital, asking them to refrain from leaving their houses unless absolutely necessary due to fears that coronavirus will spread and overall stay away from the streets at nighttime. She also asked locals to avoid any mass events - be it outside or inside. She then added that people should preferably work from home during the week.
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, central China. Since then, cases of the novel coronavirus - named COVID-19 by the WHO - have been reported in more than 150 countries.
On March 11, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. As of now, over 410,000 people have been infected around the world and more than 18,000 have died.


tass--2020-03-25--Russian diplomat slams EC grants to support Georgia’s civic society as helping blather

MOSCOW , March 25 .
/TASS/ .
Spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova has branded the decision made @ @ @ @ @ EC ) to allocate 8.2 million euros as grants for Georgia to strengthen the country @ @ @ @ @ aiding nothing but empty talk .
`` Russia is saving Italy , helping Italians in @ @ @ @ @ Commission is allocating 8 million [ euros ] for blather , '' she said via @ @ @ @ @ Earlier , the EC published a report on its website about launching a program to @ @ @ @ @ .
The additional supplementary documents show that the commission is planning to transfer 8.2 million @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova has branded the decision made by the European Commission (EC) to allocate 8.2 million euros as grants for Georgia to strengthen the country’s civic society as aiding nothing but empty talk.
"Russia is saving Italy, helping Italians in need, while the European Commission is allocating 8 million [euros] for blather," she said via her official Facebook page.
Earlier, the EC published a report on its website about launching a program to support civic society in Georgia. The additional supplementary documents show that the commission is planning to transfer 8.2 million euros to this end.


tass--2020-03-25--Putin suggests 15% tax on dividends withdrawal to offshore jurisdictions

`` All the payments of gains in the form of interest and dividends , flowing from Russia abroad to offshore @ @ @ @ @ appropriately .
Two thirds of such funds now - and these are essentially revenues of @ @ @ @ @ tax rate of just 2 % as a result of various schemes of the so-called @ @ @ @ @ Putin said .
Such rate is unfair in conditions of the general individual income tax @ @ @ @ @ head of state said .
`` Therefore , I propose to introduce for those withdrawing @ @ @ @ @ foreign accounts the tax rate for such dividends as 15 % , '' the President @ @ @ @ @ from agreements unilaterally in case foreign partners do not accept new conditions , Putin cautioned @ @ @ @ @ from the countries , through which significant resources of Russian origin are passing , being @ @ @ @ @ country , '' the Russian leader added .

"All the payments of gains in the form of interest and dividends, flowing from Russia abroad to offshore jurisdictions, shall be taxed appropriately. Two thirds of such funds now - and these are essentially revenues of specific individuals - have the tax rate of just 2% as a result of various schemes of the so-called ‘optimization’," Putin said.
Such rate is unfair in conditions of the general individual income tax of 13%, the head of state said. "Therefore, I propose to introduce for those withdrawing their gains as dividends to foreign accounts the tax rate for such dividends as 15%," the President said.
Russia will withdraw from agreements unilaterally in case foreign partners do not accept new conditions, Putin cautioned. "We will start from the countries, through which significant resources of Russian origin are passing, being the most sensitive for our country," the Russian leader added.