Vladimir Putin says Russia may draw on the defense ministry's resoruces as officers, below, patrol a deserted Red Square. AFP Previous NextRussian President Vladimir Putin says the coronavirus situation is getting worse and that the country may draw on the defense ministry's resources to tackle the crisis if needed. Putin said the situation is constantly changing and that the next few weeks would prove decisive in Russia's battle to halt the contagion. Russia yesterday reported 2,774 new cases - a record daily rise - bringing its overall nationwide tally to 21,102, the country's coronavirus response center said. It said 170 people in Russia diagnosed with the virus have now died, an overnight rise of 22.

Source: The Standard April 14, 2020 19:07 UTC