Russian Researcher Calls Delta Ay.4.2 Variant More Infectious

Sub-variant AY.4.2 has also led to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the UK and has accounted for around 6% of all cases since 27 September.

Meanwhile, authorities in Moscow on Thursday announced plans to close restaurants, shops and impose restrictions on activity.

The local government’s coronavirus task force reported 36,339 new confirmed infections and 1,036 deaths in the past 24 hours bringing Russia’s death toll to 227,389 — the highest by far in Europe.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday also responded to rising infections and deaths by urging Russians not to work in offices from October 30 and extended to the following week, and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin followed up on this by introducing many restrictions in the capital. .

Apart from restaurants, a number of gyms, cinemas and other entertainment venues in the Russian capital will be closed from October 28 to November 7. Likewise, schools and kindergartens will also be closed.

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