Global Covid-19 cases near 2 million as Putin warns Russia faces 'extraordinary' crisis
by Helen Davidson from on (#523XK)
Russian president suggests army could be drafted in as China also sounds alarm at cross-border cases
The number of Covid-19 cases recorded worldwide is nearing 2 million, as Vladimir Putin warned warned officials to brace for "complex and extraordinary" scenarios in Russia as a result of the outbreak.
The country reported 2,558 new cases on Monday, its highest daily figure yet, as officials tightened lockdown restrictions in Moscow. The overall nationwide tally stood at 18,328 and the death toll was 148.
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