Moscow Mayor Orders Lockdown as CCP Virus Cases Exceed 1,000

Tougher measures to come as city braces for outbreak

A woman wearing a face mask walks on a deserted street of downtown Moscow on March 30, 2020 as the city and its surrounding regions imposed lockdowns today, that were being followed by other Russian regions in a bid to slow the spread of the COVID-19 infection caused by the novel coronavirus.DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images

The mayor of Moscow ordered all residents of the city to stay home, except for essential outings, as the city confirmed more than 1,000 cases of COVID-19.

Residents can only leave their homes for emergency medical help, trips to work for those who are required to continue working, visits to the nearest grocery store and pharmacy, dog walks within 300 feet of a building, and throwing out trash.