Moscow lockdown extended until May 31

RUSSIA PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Thursday that lockdown measures in the Russian capital would be extended until May 31 as new coronavirus cases surged.

"The self-isolation regime of citizens will be extended until May 31," Sobyanin said on his website. "It's still too early to open restaurants, theatres, and sport facilities."

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Russia amount to 177,160 with 1,625 registered deaths according to worldometer website.