Putin OKs nationwide one-week workplace shutdown as Russia’s COVID cases rise

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday approved a government proposal for a week-long workplace shutdown at the start of November to combat an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths.

Speaking at a televised meeting with government officials, Putin said this period, from October 30 to November 7, could begin earlier or be extended for certain regions.

Authorities across the country have made moves to curb the spread of the virus, reflecting a growing sense of urgency as they confront widespread public reluctance to get injected with the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine.

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