US looks to mandatory vaccination as Russia refuses national COVID restrictions

An anti-vaccination protest in the center of in Moscow

An anti-vaccination protest in the center of in Moscow Source: AAP

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Russia's government is avoiding lockdowns and restrictions, despite reaching its highest daily infection level so far this year.

For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus

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