Moscow gets ready for stricter restrictions as new cases top 9,000

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For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Russia is imposing tougher restrictions in the capital Moscow after a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The country has seen 9,000 new infections. Russia has confirmed nearly 21,000 deaths related to the virus.

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