Parishioners wearing face masks to protect against coronavirus (Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP)The two main Russian Orthodox cathedrals in Moscow have reopened their doors as officials take more steps to ease the country’s coronavirus lockdown. Other churches in the Russian capital are scheduled to reopen on Saturday. Expand Close Parishioners wearing face masks and gloves (Pavel Golovkin/AP) AP/PA Images / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Parishioners wearing face masks and gloves (Pavel Golovkin/AP)Orthodox churches in many other regions across the vast country already have reopened as provincial authorities started lifting restrictions intended to stem the outbreak. Russian officials say that the nation is now past the peak of contagion, making it safe to gradually ease lockdown measures. Some experts warn that with new confirmed cases increasing by about 9,000 daily, lifting restrictions quickly is dangerous.

Source: Irish Independent June 02, 2020 12:11 UTC