Although in late March President Vladimir Putin was confident the country's emergency was under control, now Russia has second-highest rate of COVID-19 spread in the world, with just over 290,000 cases, as other countries ease restrictions.
Il Presidente russo Vladimir Putin in visita ad un ospedale di Mosca Source: Getty
Mosca, Luana Bosio all'ingresso della Piazza Rossa, con a sinistra il Cremlino e a destra la cattedrale di San Basilio Source: Supplied
Australians must stay at least 1.5 meters away from each other and meetings should be limited to two people, unless you are with a member of your family or home.
If you believe you have contracted the virus, instead of going to your doctor in person, call them by phone, or contact the national hotline for information on Coronavirus at 1800 020 080.
If you find it hard to breathe or find yourself in an emergency, call 000.
SBS is committed to informing all Australian communities about the latest developments related to COVID-19. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus.
