Russia says it will partially reopen the country’s borders as the country eases coronavirus restrictions. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said today that traveling abroad for the purposes of work, studying, receiving medical treatment or taking care of relatives will be allowed. He said Russia will let in foreigners seeking medical treatment or taking care of family members. Last month, President Vladimir Putin called for gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions, saying that Russia was able to slow down the epidemic. The country’s health officials, however, have been reporting around 9,000 new infections daily since mid May and some experts are concerned that easing lockdown restrictions may be premature.

Source: The Standard June 08, 2020 11:24 UTC