NEW: In a national address Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an extension of a nationwide self-isolation order until May 12.
In a national address Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an extension of a nationwide self-isolation order until May 12.
Putin also ordered officials to draw up plans for a phased return to normal life after May 12 if the situation improves by then. Russia reported a record in new cases on Tuesday, with 6,411 new cases confirmed — bringing the total to 93,558 cases.Mandy Alison reads one of over 125,000 cards sent to Captain Tom Moore for his upcoming 100th birthday in the Great Hall of Bedford School, north of London, on Tuesday. Moore captured the hearts of the U.K.
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