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2020.03.27 04:55 GMT+8

Russia implements stay at home 'holiday' during COVID-19 crisis

Updated 2020.03.27 04:55 GMT+8
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a nationwide stay-at-home holiday from March 28th to April 5th to combat the spread of coronavirus. 

As the number of cases in Russia rose to 658, the President called on people to stay home, but stopped short of implementing a full lockdown. 

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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