Russian President Vladimir Putin has implemented a national mask mandate amid a huge spike in coronavirus cases. The NYT reports: “The federal health watchdog agency, Rospotrebnadzor, also urged the governors of Russia’s 85 regions to order restaurants and entertainment venues to close by 11 p.m. Masks must be worn, in taxis, public transportation, elevators and … Continue reading In About-Face, Russian President Vladimir Putin Orders National Mask Mandate Amid Massive COVID Spike