Number of corona infected people in Moscow is skyrocketing - Mayor: "New dimensions reached"

The corona virus also seems to be spreading in Russia. In Moscow in particular, the number of infected people is skyrocketing.

• The corona virus * continues to spread.
• Russia is also increasingly affected.
• The number of infected people in Moscow is increasing rapidly.
• Here you will find the basic facts about the corona virus and the corona news from Germany. You can also find current case numbers in Germany as a map.

Moscow - The corona virus is spreading further and further. After Italy and Spain had been hardest hit in Europe so far, new hotspots are emerging - making New York a new epicenter *. But the virus is spreading more and more in Russia and especially in Moscow .

Coronavirus in Russia: Moscow reports rapid increase in infected people

In the Russian capital Moscow, the number of confirmed corona infections is increasing rapidly. More than 1000 people have already been infected with the highly contagious virus, Mayor Sergej Sobjanin said on Sunday. "The situation in connection with the expansion has reached a new dimension." Most of the corona cases in Russia are in the metropolis of Moscow. More than 1500 cases have been reported across the country.

The picture of the day: #Putin visiting the special clinic for # Corona-infected people in Kommunarka. Shortly before, Moscow's mayor Sobyanin said at a crisis meeting that in #Russia far more than the previously officially reported cases (495) must be expected. pic.twitter.com/NnXrBiUzQD

According to the agency Interfax, the virus has so far been detected in Moscow in six people who have died . "Please take care of yourself," Sobjanin appealed. 13 children were among the infected .

Corona in Moscow: Many shops closed

To curb the spread, shopping centers , restaurants , bars and larger parks have been closed since Saturday. "Most Muscovites also listened to the recommendations of the authorities and stayed at home," said the mayor. Significantly fewer passengers would have sat in subways, buses, trains and taxis than usual.

Nevertheless, many people were on the move without keeping a sufficient distance. Others would have met friends outside, Sobjanin said. About 20 percent of Muscovites over the age of 65 had also left their homes contrary to the requirements. Sobjanin referred to cell phone data. "Dear ones, you are in danger."

You can find the latest developments in the corona virus worldwide here.

dpa / rjs

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