Vladimir Putin says dozens in Kremlin inner circle have Covid

Russian president, 68, self-isolating after announcing outbreak among members of his entourage

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The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has said dozens of people in his inner circle at the Kremlin have tested positive for coronavirus, which has affected more than 7 million people in the badly-hit country.

Earlier this week, the 68-year-old Putin said he was self-isolating after announcing an outbreak among members of his entourage.