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Coronavirus: Lockdown eased in Moscow after nine weeks
Jun 1, 2020
Authorities in Moscow have eased lockdown restrictions, even as case numbers continue to rise.
Parks and shopping centres in the Russian capital reopened and people were allowed out for walks and limited exercise for the first time in nine weeks.
President Vladimir Putin announced last week the country had passed the peak of its outbreak.
But infections are still rising, and some question lifting restrictions.
Russia reported another 9,035 confirmed cases and 162 deaths on Monday. In total the country has recorded 414,878 infections - the third highest number in the world after the US and Brazil - and a death toll of 4,855.
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Officials say the low numbers of dead is due to high testing numbers. Critics however fear the true number is far higher.
A number of other European nations are also easing restrictions on Monday:
Primary schools reopen in Greece and England Restaurants, cafes and museums open in the Netherlands , with bars serving customers again in Norway Portugal's cinemas and theatres open their doors The Colosseum in Rome is once again allowing visitors, while the Grand Bazaar and Fatih mosque reopen in Istanbul
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